Police Authority and Training
Police Authority
The police officers of the University Police Department receive their police authority via the provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 24, Article 7, Part 1, and through their City of Boulder commissions. The Board of Regents has delegated authority to the University Police Department to enforce University rules and regulations as well as municipal and state laws. University police officers have full police authority on all properties owned or controlled by the University and have authority within the city of Boulder by virtue of their Boulder commissions.
Officer Training
University police officers receive the same training as other full-service police officers in Colorado; they must successfully complete an authorized Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy with a minimum of 480 hours of specialized instruction. Also, all University officers must successfully complete an on-the-job field training program under the supervision of experienced officers and supervisors. This training lasts a minimum of four months and covers security and crime concerns specific to the University community. Finally, officers must complete a probationary period of one year before being certified to their staff positions.
