About the Boulder County Investigation Team
In 2015, the Colorado legislature passed a measure requiring all law enforcement agencies and District Attorney’s Offices to develop a protocol for participating in a multi-agency team to conduct the investigation, or review, of incidents involving the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer resulting in injury or death.
Pursuant to statute and protocol, Boulder County has designated a Boulder County Investigation Team (BCIT) to respond to every officer-involved shooting that results in injury or death. This team is comprised of dedicated and experienced multi-agency law enforcement personnel to ensure an objective and thorough investigation is completed in these cases. The BCIT goes beyond the requirements of state law and is involved in investigating use of force incidents in which law enforcement officers used deadly, or potentially deadly, physical force against a person in the course of their law enforcement duties. The District Attorney’s Office plays an active role in assisting the BCIT. The agency involved does not play an active role in the investigation. Once the investigation is complete, the BCIT presents their findings to the District Attorney.