Our Issues >>

Police Practices

The conduct of any government’s law enforcement officers’ is a strong reflection of that institution’s respect for civil rights and civil liberties.

The Constitution requires that officers charged with enforcing our laws must also uphold our rights and freedoms. The ACLU of Colorado has challenged police practices on several occasions, including challenges to warrants, a lawsuit alleging that a police officer’s beating constituted the use of deadly force, and a suit seeking an order that Denver disclose records related to budgeting for and purchase of police equipment.

Related Cases

See all cases >>

2011-10
Department of Justice Investigation of Denver Law Enforcement Request
Police Practices
The ACLU formally asked the Dept. of Justice to investigate a pattern and practice of brutality and racial profiling in Denver law enforcement agencies. READ MORE >
2010-20
Kemp v. Lawyer
Police Practices
Privacy Rights
ACLU lawyers filed suit against the Colorado State Patrol in the wrongful death of an unarmed Grand Junction man who was shot at point-blank range and killed in the summer of 2010 when he refused to allow officers to enter his home without a warrant. READ MORE >
2010-16
Sanchez v. City and County of Denver
Equal Protection
Police Practices
Privacy Rights
ACLU attorneys allege that Denver police unlawfully targeted plantiff Jose Sanchez and entered the home of his girlfriend, plaintiff Joshinna Carreras, without a search warrant. READ MORE >
Related Legislation

See all Bills >>

No.SB 084
SB 084: Peace Officers Bill of Rights
First Amendment
Police Practices
The bill establishes minimum standards that all employing agencies must provide to peace officers as part of their employment. READ MORE >
No.HB 1201
HB 1201: Consent to Search Advisement
Police Practices
Before conducting a consensual search of a car or a pedestrian, the bill requires a peace officer to inform the person that he or she has the right to say No to the officer's request to perform a search. READ MORE >
No.SB 296
SB 296: Seat Belt Primary Offense
Police Practices
Creates a primary offense for failure to wear a seat belt. READ MORE >