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Lethality Assessment Protocol

Colorado’s evidence-based response to domestic violence lethality. 

The Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) is a two-part intervention that helps law enforcement identify domestic violence (DV) victims at the highest risk of being killed by their intimate partner — and connect them with a trained advocate before officers leave the scene. 

Under HB26-1009, every Colorado law enforcement agency must implement LAP by July 2027. This page provides information to help assist law enforcement in their LAP implementation.