This new law tasks the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy at Central Connecticut State University with studying and submitting a report that assesses police training in Connecticut and recommends possible changes to training practices. The bill passed the Senate 36-0 and the House 119-22.
H.B. 5547: An Act Concerning the Training Curriculum and Education of Police Officers
Status
Won: new law
Session
2016
Position
Support
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