8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1507-81-4

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 8 CCR 1507-81-4 - Definitions

"Director" means the Director of the Office of Public Safety Communications as appointed by the Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

"Division" means the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management within the Colorado Department of Public Safety as created in section 24-33.5-1603, C.R.S.

"Interoperable Communications" means the ability of public safety agencies in various disciplines and jurisdictions to communicate with each other on demand and in real time by voice or date using compatible radio communication systems or other technology.

"Local Government" means a city, county, municipality, city and county, tribal government, or any other political subdivision of the state that is not a state agency.

"Office" means the Office of Public Safety Communications created in section 24-33.5-2502, C.R.S.

"Public Safety Agency" means an agency providing law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical, or emergency response services.

"Public Safety Communications Systems" means the interoperable public safety radio communications systems conforming with the statewide digital trunked radio system plan and designed to provide instant and disruption-resistant communication capability for law enforcement agencies and other eligible entities that may be called upon to deal with natural disasters, health emergencies, acts of terrorism, and other threats to public health and safety.

"Region" means an all-hazard emergency management region established by executive order of the Governor.

"State Agency" means any department, division, commission, council, board, bureau, committee, office, agency, or other governmental unit of the state.

8 CCR 1507-81-4

46 CR 24, December 25, 2023, effective 1/14/2024