(1) The general assembly finds and declares that:(a) It is important to provide Colorado peace officers with access to life-saving health screenings that have been proven to mitigate the physical health effects of exposure to multiple traumatic events experienced by peace officers in the course of their duties;(b) Exposure to these traumatic events and other job-related stress factors are associated with early onset cardiac disease and other cardiac-related health issues that are found at a much higher rate among peace officers;(c) Early intervention has been found to be key in combating the tragic health consequences of working in public safety;(d) This part 6 provides funding for costs associated with obtaining these important screenings and other recommended testing;(e) While other screening may be available, the screenings provided through a trust model are targeted and tailored to individuals serving in public safety roles;(f) The trust model has been proven to be successful and should be adopted statewide in order to screen more public safety personnel;(g) Cardiac and other health screenings are an efficient use of public resources because early screening can help public nd should be adopted statewide in order to screen more public safety personnel;(g) Cardiac and other health screenings are an efficient use of public resources because early screening can help public safety personnel get necessary treatment and avoid much higher costs; and(h) This vital screening may allow seasoned professionals to serve in positions longer, saving resources that would be necessary to train new employees.Added by 2024 Ch. 282,§ 5, eff. 5/29/2024.
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