CO SB092

Requires peace officer candidates to sign waivers authorizing release of personnel files from previous private employers, in addition to existing requirements for law enforcement and governmental agency files.

Applies to all state and local law enforcement agencies conducting hiring interviews, including higher education and public transit law enforcement agencies, sheriff's offices, and municipal police departments.

Allows previous employers (private, law enforcement, or governmental) to disclose applicant files by providing copies or allowing the interviewing agency to review files on-site.

Candidates who refuse to execute the waiver are ineligible for employment by the interviewing agency.

Exempts agencies from disclosure requirements if prohibited by binding nondisclosure agreements executed before June 10, 2016, and protects all agencies from liability for complying with disclosure provisions or participating in official interviews.