Mr. James H. Davis serves as Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety. Kathy E. Sasak is Deputy Executive Director.
The Colorado Department of Public Safety includes five divisions created by the Colorado General Assembly. The divisions are the Colorado State Patrol, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, the Division of Criminal Justice, the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
In addition there are three major offices within the Department. They are the Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC), Human Resource Services (HRS), and the Executive Director's Office (EDO).
Recent Changes
The Colorado State Patrol successfully integrated the Ports of Entry functions formerly managed by the Department of Revenue but which had originally been part of the State Patrol many decades ago. Ports of Entry are responsible for ensuring commercial vehicles that enter the state comply with statutory regulations.
The Division of Fire Prevention and Control (formerly the Division of Fire Safety) now includes the forest firefighting component of the state forest service, which had been part of Colorado State University.
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management includes homeland security functions formerly managed out of the Office of the Governor and emergency management functions formerly under the Department of Local Affairs.
Using the links on this page CDPS agencies continue to update their websites as resources permit. Some of the links on the left side of this site have been updated; some will not be changed; and some will be changed and renamed soon.
CDPS apologizes for any confusion arising out of the use of the links to the left. As already noted, the magnitude of the recent changes and limited resources affect our ability to stay as current as we would like.
If you have questions about locating an office or understanding its function, please contact: CDPS_Public_Safety@state.co.us., or call the CDPS Public Information Office, 303-239-4415.
Links
- Amber Alert
- File Accident Reports Online
- CICJIS
- Sex Offender Management
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- ReadyColorado
- Carrying Concealed Weapons
- Records Checks
- Road Conditions
- Crime Victims Programs
- NIMS
- 2012 Regulatory Agenda
- CSP-POE Rules for Size and Weight of Vehicles and Loads (1 CCR 209-1)
- CSP Rules for Permitting and Routing of Hazardous Materials (8 CCR 1507-1)
- CSP Rules for Reimbursment for Costs of Handling Hazardous Substance Incidents (8 CCR 1507-22)
- CSP Rules and Regulations Concerning Minimum Standards for the Operation of Commercial Vehicles (8 CCR 1507-1)
- CSP Rules and Regulations Concerning Minimum Standards for the Operation of Commercial Vehicles REVISED 11-13-12 (8 CCR 1507-1)
- CBI Procedure for Appealing a Denial Decision for Gun Purchase
CDPS Mission Statement
The mission of the Colorado Department of Public Safety is to provide a safe environment in Colorado by maintaining, promoting and enhancing public safety through law enforcement, criminal investigations, fire and crime prevention, recidivism reduction and victim advocacy. The CDPS also provides professional support of the criminal justice system, fire safety community, other governmental agencies and private entities. Throughout, our goal is to serve the public through an organization that emphasizes quality and integrity.
Concerns or Suggestions
For Citizen Advocate/Executive Director's Office concerns or suggestions:
or
303.239.4425
or
1-800.536.5339
WebMaster
Suggestions on improving the web site are welcome. E-mail comments and report any broken links to CDPS_webmaster@state.co.us
