CT HB06662

Expands the definition of "crime related to state or municipal office" to include peace officers who commit any crime involving inappropriate use of physical force in violation of section 53a-22.

Authorizes the Attorney General to apply to Superior Court for pension revocation or reduction when a peace officer is convicted of or pleads guilty to crimes related to their employment.

Requires courts to consider the severity of the crime, monetary loss, degree of public trust, and other relevant factors when determining whether to revoke or reduce a peace officer's pension, with exceptions for excessive force cases.

Mandates that peace officers be immediately suspended without pay upon commencement of an investigation into whether their use of physical force was appropriate, with suspension continuing until the Superior Court determines the pension outcome.

Allows pension reductions to be redirected to innocent spouses, dependents, or beneficiaries as justice requires, and provides that officers who voluntarily provide information about more culpable officers may avoid pension revocation.