This ballot initiative would allow the legislature to direct $350 million in state money toward helping recruit, train and retain local law enforcement officers. Part of that money will also go toward a new $1 million death benefit for families of officers killed in the line of duty.
Tony Gorman is a General Assignment Reporter for Colorado Public Radio, specializing in local news coverage in Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas. With a background in investigative reporting, Tony's work has been featured in Denverite and NPR, covering a wide range of topics including criminal trials, sports, public health, and community activism.