This Task Force studied the functionality of the Colorado Mounted Rangers while assessing the needs of law enforcement throughout the state.

Members of the task force saw a need for creating a governmental structure that could support a viable law enforcement reserve agency.

The idea of sharing a reserve police force would create predictability and allow for useful planning and budgeting by partner agencies.

[10] The statewide shared reserve is overseen by an appointed Board of Governors[11] whose members are appropriate and qualified for law enforcement oversight and administration guidance.

Police agencies have experienced significant costs increases to train, equip, insure, and maintain personnel.

Modern policing has become an expensive technological career requiring computers, body-warn cameras, encrypted radio equipment, etc.

The agency has attracted a unique mix of officers not typically found in a local police force who have full-time careers as doctors, lawyers, CEO's, engineers, military, I.T.

Rangers assist with special events, respond to local emergencies, aid in arrests, and provide patrol services when full-time personnel are unavailable.

Officers typically sign up for duty shifts and serve on pre-planned "callouts" with partner police agencies.

[13] The agency has the unique ability to mobilize a large, fully equipped, police presence anywhere in the state with little notice.

Rangers are considered experts by smaller agencies who don't routinely handle events with large crowds.

Rangers utilize a balanced approach with noted emphasis and training designed to protect the rights of the people they serve.

The statewide shared reserve system created in the state of Colorado has been a proven success for large scale emergency events.

Rapid mobilization allows for local Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police flexibility to manage surprising and unpredictable events.

Before attending the academy, all cadets must pass a rigorous background check and psychological examination as well as meet all P.O.S.T standards required to be hired as law enforcement officers.

Due to cost associated with training and the nature of the Ranger's academy providing officers that will go on to staff many local agencies and various assignments, only competitively exceptional applicants are accepted.

The Colorado Rangers maintains a cadre of training personnel which includes an Academy Director and a number of highly qualified instructors in firearms, medical, arrest control, active-shooter, Taser, OC, driving, law, and academics.

Reserve Police Officers wishing to transition to full-time status are able to complete additional academic hours at any P.O.S.T.