Douglas County in 2020:
Douglas County established the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative (DCMHI) in 2014 to unite community partners, address unmet mental health needs, connect people to mental health services and prevent those in need from falling through the cracks of the mental health system. Learn more about the resources and programs available through this initiative.
The Douglas County Health Department is committed to reducing suicide-related injury, morbidity, and mortality among all Douglas County residents. This begins by creating awareness and sharing resources, some of which are listed below:
Colorado Revised Statute Section 18-12-114 describes requirements for safe firearm storage to prevent access by unsupervised juveniles and other unauthorized users. Unlawful storage of a firearm is a class 2 misdemeanor. Firearm storage in an unattended vehicle is also subject to regulation described in CRS Section 18-12-114.5, and unlawful storage of a firearm in a vehicle is a civil infraction.
CRS Section 18-12-108.7 describes definitions and penalties for unlawfully providing a handgun to a person under 18 years of age (juvenile) or permitting a juvenile to possess a handgun. Providing a handgun to a juvenile is a class 4 felony.
CRS Section 18-12-405 requires licensed gun dealers to provide a locking device with transferred firearms. Effective January 1, 2025, licensed gun dealers must post the following notices: “Unlawful storage of a firearm may result in imprisonment or fine.” and “Unlawful storage of a firearm on premises you own or control may result in imprisonment or fine. Unlawful storage of a firearm in a vehicle may result in a fine.”