“With the signing of these bills, Colorado is taking direct action in response to the nationwide increase in crime by investing valuable support in community safety and crime reduction efforts. These bills recognize that it is not enough to simply react to criminal activity,” said Michael Doughtery, 12th Judicial District Attorney-Boulder. “There must be efforts to reduce the likelihood that criminal activity, particularly violent crimes, will take place. I strongly support the Legislature and Governor Polis taking these positive steps to help communities throughout Colorado.”
“Senate Bill 22-196 is one of the most impactful of this legislative session. It puts resources into our communities so that people do not need to become involved in systems outside behavioral healthcare to access services,” said Dr. Morgan Medlock, State Behavioral Health Commissioner. “This funding will help set up Colorado to have the strongest crisis system nationwide and to best serve people who are involved with, or at risk of becoming involved in, the criminal justice system.”
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