CT SB01143

Requires municipal police departments, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, and any department with authority to conduct traffic stops to adopt written policies prohibiting stops, detentions, or searches solely motivated by race, color, ethnicity, age, gender, or sexual orientation.

Mandates development of a standardized method by July 1, 2013 to record traffic stop information including date, time, location, officer identification, operator demographics, violation details, and stop disposition; officers must provide notice to stopped persons about filing discrimination complaints.

Extends the definition of "police officer" to include special policemen, motor vehicle inspectors, Capitol Police, fire police officers, and other law enforcement with arrest or citation authority under state statutes.

Requires monthly reporting of traffic stop data to the Office of Policy and Management beginning October 1, 2013, with electronic submission required by January 1, 2015; provides for withholding of state funds for non-compliance.

Directs the Office of Policy and Management to review traffic stop prevalence and complaints, reporting findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by July 1, 2014 and annually thereafter.