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CT SB00673

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Eric Coleman

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires appropriate tactical training for police officers regarding the use of deadly force
  • Mandates collection of data on all police shootings, including incidents that do not result in death
  • Requires police officers to be equipped with body cameras, with exemptions from Freedom of Information Act for victim protection
  • Establishes appointment of special prosecutors in cases involving police shootings
  • Requires recruitment, hiring, and deployment of police officers from the same racial and ethnic backgrounds as the communities they serve
  • Mandates cultural competence and sensitivity training for police officers

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Excessive Use Of Force.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/23/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2015

Full Bill Text

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