Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention
Identity theft occurs when someone fraudulently uses your personal information to obtain credit, take out a loan, open accounts, get …
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In the news: Investigation into the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire
We, an investigation team appointed by Colorado’s Attorney General, Phil Weiser, find that the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire …
Solving Cold Cases
Recent news has carried several stories about new evidence and arrests for murders that have gone unsolved for decades. These …
Crime Classification in Colorado
Wondering if a particular crime is a felony, misdemeanor, or petty offense in Colorado? Or the difference between a Class …
Tips for Avoiding Scams Related to COVID-19
In these troubling times, most of us have come together to (at least virtually!) support each other and our communities. …
Time Machine Tuesday: 100th Anniversary of Prohibition
One hundred years ago this week marked the beginning of Prohibition in the United States, which went into effect on …
Time Machine Tuesday: Judge Ben Lindsey and the Juvenile Court
The early twentieth century was an era of social reform in the United States. The labor movement, women’s suffrage, and …
Beware of Government Impersonation Scams
So far this year, more than 12,000 people nationwide have fallen victim to government impersonation scams, resulting in a collective …
Operation Game Thief – Help Stop Poachers
Incidents of illegal killing of wildlife are becoming more common in Colorado. On Monday, a deer was killed illegally in …
“A Walk Through the System” – A Resource for Victims
One of the most frequently accessed resources in our library collection is A Walk Through The System: A Guide for …
Beware of Roofing Scams
It’s severe weather season, which means an increase in roofing scams. Frequently, following a hailstorm or heavy winds, scammers will …
20 Years After Columbine
This Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest tragedies in our state’s history, the April 20, 1999 …
Auto Theft Prevention Resources
Motor vehicle theft is on the rise, according to statistics from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. There were 22,206 cases …
Business Identity Theft
Identity theft doesn’t just target individuals — businesses are also vulnerable to these types of crimes. Hijackers can steal financial …
Colorado Crime Statistics
The Colorado Department of Public Safety recently debuted a new crime statistics database. You can use the site to search …
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Whether from drinks, drugs, or distractions, impaired driving is a serious hazard that puts lives in danger. Here are some …
Safe Holiday Shopping and Giving
This is the week when many people start their holiday shopping. ‘Tis also the season for charitable giving. Unfortunately, both …
Tips for Avoiding Cyber Scams
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. What can you do to avoid being a victim of cyber crime? Criminals are …
Colorado Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases
Each year the Colorado Supreme Court’s Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee issues an updated instruction book for juries on criminal …
Community Corrections in Colorado
Felonies for controlled substances and assault increased in 2017 over the previous year, while theft and forgery were slightly down, …