For more information about COVDRS, contact
injury.epi@state.co.us 

Colorado Violent Death Reporting System

The Colorado Violent Death Reporting System collects information on violent deaths (homicide, suicide, deaths of undetermined intent, and unintentional firearm-related deaths) occurring within Colorado, from a variety of data sources including death certificate, coroner/medical examiner reports, law enforcement investigations, crime lab information, and firearm trace data. The purpose of the database is to provide a more complete understanding of when, where, and how violent deaths occur.

• Deaths from Violence: A Look at 17 States (data from 2004-2005)
• More about violent deaths in Colorado
• Overview of violent deaths 2004-2006
• A presentation about COVDRS
• Agencies participating in the Colorado Violent Death Reporting System 
  (as of January 1, 2008)

This data collection system is made possible through funding provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cooperative Agreement U17/CCU823101

More information on the National Violent Death Reporting System

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