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9:30 am
Update: The DTRS system was restored at approximately 9 a.m. and stability checks have taken place. 
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8:30 a.m.
The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) and the Office of Public Safety Communications (OPSC) are aware of a system-wide issue affecting the Digital Trunk Radio System (DTRS), microwave network, and actively working to restore the statewide DTRS. 

An engineering team is working diligently to identify the cause and bring the network back online.

The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) is launching its first statewide director-led listening tour, building on the Division’s longstanding commitment to connecting with communities across Colorado.

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A historic initiative led by the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) human trafficking team, beginning July 2025, every new law enforcement recruit will be required to receive specialized training in identifying, investigating, and responding to human trafficking.

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LAKEWOOD - Today, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Division of Cr

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Key Achievements in 2024

LAKEWOOD - Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Division of Criminal

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