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Public safety emergency call center in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Public safety emergency call center” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.

What does “Public safety emergency call center” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Public safety emergency call center" means any public entity that provides emergency response services to the public, including, but not limited to, 911 dispatch centers. (C.R.S. § 18-8-101)

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