CT SB01014

Amends Section 29-5 of the general statutes effective July 1, 2015 to modify cost-sharing between towns and the state for resident state troopers.

Increases towns' financial responsibility from 60 percent to 70 percent of regular compensation, maintenance, and other expenses for resident state troopers.

Changes towns' responsibility for overtime costs from 100 percent to 70 percent and requires towns to pay 70 percent of fringe benefits directly associated with overtime costs.

Authorizes the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to appoint resident state policemen to towns lacking organized police forces and to enter into agreements with towns for police services with Attorney General approval.

Establishes a pilot program allowing the commissioner to assign a resident state policeman to two adjoining towns within the same state police troop jurisdiction, with costs and expenses shared as specified in the amended statute.