CT HB06014

Requires police basic training programs to provide minimum 4 hours of training on electronic defense weapons, including instruction on capabilities, limitations, medical effects, and prohibited target areas, effective October 1, 2013.

Mandates police review training programs provide minimum 1 hour of electronic defense weapon training, effective October 1, 2013.

Prohibits peace officers from using electronic defense weapons unless they have completed required training and requires immediate medical attention be sought for any person subjected to such weapon use.

Requires law enforcement agencies authorizing electronic defense weapons to develop use policies, document usage in reports, archive weapon data regularly, and publish annual public reports detailing usage statistics including officer names, demographics of subjects, injuries, and activation counts.

Allows civil lawsuits against law enforcement agencies and supervisory personnel if officers use electronic defense weapons without proper training or agencies fail to comply with reporting requirements, with courts authorized to award costs, expert fees, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief.