Police officer whistleblowers would get more protection under Colorado bill

Police officer whistleblowers would get more protection under Colorado bill

A bill that would give Colorado police officers who report misconduct in their office more protection from retaliation passed a House committee on Tuesday, nearly a year after a similar bill failed in the face of law enforcement opposition.

Senator Re-Introduces Bill Providing Court Access for Federal Whistleblowers

On March 26, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025, which increases protections for federal employee whistleblowers who provide information to Congress. The Act is endorsed by major U.S. whistleblower organizations, who believe that the reforms contained in the bill are long overdue. “This law is a significant step forward for federal employees,” said Stephen M. Kohn, whistleblower at…