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D1DCF4C52339F62E87258C0C007A3EE4 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PRESENTATION

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT JUDICIARY
Date Jan 8, 2025
Location Old Supreme Court

Department of Public Safety Presentation - Committee Discussion Only


	03:15:18 PM	Stan Hilkey, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS), provided an overview of overview of CDPS, including its mission and vision, budget request, and legislative agenda, among other topics. Jana Locke, Deputy Director, discussed the duties of the Executive Director's Office.
	03:35:15 PM	Chief Matt Packard, Colorado State Patrol (CSP), proceeded to explain the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments of CSP. Chris Schaeffer, Director, Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), discussed the bureau's responsibilities and operational highlights. Dr. Michael Lunn, Director, Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), provided an overview of the DCJ, including its accomplishments and goals. Kevin Klein, Director, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, explained the division's related duties and accomplishments. Chief Mike Morgan, Director, Division of Fire Prevention and Control, discussed wildland fire response and other duties of the division. The CDPS presentation slide deck may be viewed here: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/cdps_smart_act_slides_2025_1.pdf
	04:13:42 PM	Miranda Spencer, representing themself, testified about the rape test kit backlog at CBI. Kelsey Harbert, representing themself, testified about the backlog of rape test kits at CBI. Committee members asked the witnesses questions.
	04:24:15 PM	Committee members asked CDPS staff about the lab analyst who manipulated DNA data, associated costs, and safeguards. Discussion followed about the impact on rape test kit processing. Committee members asked questions about retesting DNA cases with anomalies. Discussion followed about scientist training, and committee members brought up outsourcing to alleviate backlogs.
	04:38:17 PM	Discussion ensued about policies to assist with the backlog. Committee members asked about how long it takes to process a rape test kit.
	04:49:57 PM	Discussion continued about bills or policies to help with the backlog and funding. Committee members asked about notifying individuals who were impacted by the DNA manipulation.
	05:02:49 PM	Conversation turned to wire fraud and what CBI is doing to combat it. Other questions were raised about Proposition 130, funding for law enforcement.
	05:14:49 PM	Committee members asked questions about federal funds and grant oversight.
	05:28:11 PM	Senator Gonzales made closing remarks.

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