CT HB07093

Law enforcement units are prohibited 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.

Law enforcement units must notify other jurisdictions and the Police Officer Standards and Training Council when a former officer who was dismissed or resigned/retired under investigation for malfeasance or serious misconduct applies for a police officer position elsewhere.

Police officers who are exonerated of all allegations against them are exempt from the restrictions and notification requirements in this section.

"Malfeasance" is defined by its commonly approved usage, while "serious misconduct" includes felony convictions, fabrication of evidence, repeated excessive force, bribery, and fraud committed in connection with official duties.

The act became effective October 1, 2017.