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CT HB05281
Bill
Status
2/17/2016
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety and Security Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits law enforcement units from hiring any person as a police officer who was previously dismissed for malfeasance or serious misconduct, or who resigned or retired while under investigation for such conduct.
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Requires law enforcement units to notify both other law enforcement units and the Police Officer Standards and Training Council when a former officer who was dismissed or resigned/retired under investigation applies for a police officer position elsewhere.
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Exempts officers from these restrictions if they are exonerated of all allegations of malfeasance or serious misconduct.
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Defines "serious misconduct" to include improper or illegal actions in connection with official duties that could result in a miscarriage of justice or discrimination, such as felony conviction, evidence fabrication, repeated excessive force, bribery, or fraud.
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Takes effect October 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Notification To The Police Officer Standards And Training Council.
Last Action
File Number 177
3/24/2016