Colorado
United States
Updated - September 8, 2025
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The primary law enforcement agency in Colorado is the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), which is responsible for traffic enforcement on highways, crash investigation, and statewide emergency response. Other significant agencies include the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which conducts criminal investigations, forensic analysis, and supports local law enforcement, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), which enforces laws related to wildlife conservation, hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation management.
*Only agencies with police powers are listed.
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State Agencies
| Agency (Click Me) |
Governing Body | Primary Responsibilities | Authority to write traffic tickets? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State Patrol | Colorado Department of Public Safety | Highway law enforcement, protects state officials and the state capitol | Yes |
| Colorado Rangers | Colorado | Supports local law enforcement as reserves | Yes |
| State Park Rangers | Colorado Parks and Wildlife | Law enforcement for state parks | Yes |
| District Wildlife Managers | Colorado Parks and Wildlife | Protect Colorado's natural resources | Yes |
| Colorado Bureau of Investigation | Colorado Department of Public Safety | Assist investigations statewide, apprehend fugatives | No |