CT SB01033

Establishes a pilot program allowing the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to appoint resident state policemen to serve two adjoining towns lacking an organized police force within the same state police troop jurisdiction.

Towns participating in the pilot program must pay 70% of regular compensation, maintenance, and expenses for resident state policemen, plus 100% of overtime costs and associated fringe benefits.

Resident state policemen appointed under the program must conform to requirements of chapter 67 and have the same powers, rights, and obligations as regular state police officers.

Towns requesting pilot program participation must enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Commissioner, with agreements not exceeding two years in duration.

Effective October 1, 2013.