CO HB1123

Expands the "reasonable belief" standard for strip searches to all arrests (not just traffic/petty offenses), requires two peace officers to authorize the search, and mandates documentation of the reason and results in a report

Prohibits body-worn cameras during strip searches when other recording methods are available, restricts access to jail video recordings showing prisoner nudity to secure on-site locations only, and prohibits cloud storage or remote viewing of such recordings

Requires local detention facilities to develop sexual abuse prevention policies, including mandatory staff reporting protocols, written information to prisoners upon booking about victim resources, and access to confidential sexual assault advocates

Mandates each jail designate a PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) coordinator, provide contact information publicly, and submit annual strip search reports to the Legislative Oversight Committee and Attorney General

Creates whistleblower protections for jail staff who report sexual abuse, with a private right of action for retaliation including reinstatement, back pay, and compensatory damages; revokes P.O.S.T. certification for peace officers found to have sexually abused prisoners