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CT HB05281

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Exempts officers from these restrictions if they are exonerated of all allegations of malfeasance or serious misconduct.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security2/17/2016

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