Chapter 104. Police and Fire Protection
Section
7-274Establishment by ordinance of town police commissions; adoption by ordinance of special act provisions when police commission established thereby.7-275Meetings of commissioners. Vacancies.7-276Powers of commissioners.7-277Town to bear expense.7-277aPolice assistance agreements and requests for aid.7-277bReimbursement for body-worn or electronic defense weapon recording equipment, data storage devices or services and dashboard cameras with a remote recorder.7-277cGrants to municipalities for purchase of body-worn recording equipment, digital data storage devices or services and dashboard cameras with a remote recorder.7-278Hearing prior to dismissal of municipal police head. Just cause requirement. Appeal.7-279Subpoena to appear before municipal police commissioners.7-280Witness fees.7-281Execution of criminal process in towns, cities and boroughs. Execution of arrest warrants.7-281aFree use of COLLECT system.7-282Municipal accident and police records.7-282aReporting of bomb incidents.7-282bAutomatic telephone alarms.7-282cFiling and dissemination of reports re missing children, missing youths and certain missing persons.7-282dImposition of pedestrian citation or traffic ticket quotas prohibited.7-282eIntervention in or reporting of use of unreasonable, excessive or illegal force by a witnessing officer. Records of incidents of use of physical force, discharge of a firearm or engagement of a pursuit. Review and reporting of use of force incidents.7-282fFirearm incident reports. Annual compilation and report.7-283Employment of private detectives.7-284Police protection at places of amusement.7-285Sale of unclaimed goods by police departments.7-286Police matrons in certain cities.7-287Female prisoners under care of police matron.7-288Duty of police matron.7-289Qualifications of matron; salary; removal.7-290Separate station for female prisoners.7-291Police surgeons.7-291aEfforts re recruitment, retention and promotion of minority police officers. Annual report.7-291bGuidelines re recruitment, retention and promotion of minority police officers.7-291cProhibition against hiring police officer dismissed for malfeasance or who resigned or retired while under investigation.7-291dEmployment protection of police officer who seeks or receives mental health care services. Return to duty. Law enforcement unit liability.7-291eRequirements re provision of behavioral health assessments to police officers.7-292Adoption of forty-hour week for policemen.7-293Work week.7-294Earnings not affected.7-294aPolice Officer Standards and Training Council: Definitions.7-294bMembers of council. Holding of other office.7-294cSubmission of annual report by council to Governor and General Assembly.7-294dPowers of council. Certification of police officers, police training schools and law enforcement instructors. Refusal to renew, suspension, cancellation or revocation of certification. Hearing. Automatic certification. Exemptions. Written guidance to law enforcement units.7-294eRecertification of police officers. Regulations.7-294fState and local police training programs to include course on sexual assault investigation and rape crisis intervention.7-294gState and local police training programs to provide training re domestic violence, child abuse, and suicide intervention procedures.7-294hState and local police training programs to provide training on the handling of juvenile matters and adults with autism spectrum disorder, cognitive impairment or nonverbal learning disorder.7-294i7-294i7-294j7-294j7-294k7-294k7-294lState and local police training programs to provide training on gang-related violence.7-294m(Formerly Sec. 7-294j). Instruction re new legal developments for municipal chief law enforcement officers.7-294nState and local police training programs to provide training on crimes motivated by bigotry or bias.7-294oDevelopment and implementation of policy re missing person reports. Training.7-294pConnecticut Police Academy. Maintenance and operation. Municipal police officer training and education extension account.7-294qState and local police training programs to provide training on eyewitness identification procedures.7-294rState and local police training programs to provide training on handling incidents involving individuals affected with serious mental illness.7-294sState and local police training programs to provide training in the use of physical force and body-worn recording equipment and cultural competency and sensitivity training.7-294tEyewitness Identification and Emerging Technologies Task Force.7-294uState and local police training re use of opioid antagonist. Maintaining supply of and carrying opioid antagonists.7-294vState and local police training programs to provide training on interactions with persons who have mental or physical disabilities and persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind.7-294wState and local police training programs to include traffic incident management.7-294xCouncil to provide training to public school security personnel.7-294y(Formerly Sec. 7-294i). State and local police policy on the handling and processing of juvenile matters.7-294z(Formerly Sec. 7-294k). Use of radar devices by state and municipal police officers.7-294aaReinstatement of state or municipal police officers upon return from participation in international peacekeeping operations.7-294bbState and local police policy concerning complaints from the public alleging misconduct committed by law enforcement personnel.7-294ccDevelopment and promulgation of policy and form re police use of electronic defense weapons.7-294ddReimbursement for cost of police officer certification.7-294eeMinimum standards and practices for the administration, management and operation of law enforcement units. Unit state-accreditation tier certification or accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.7-294ffDevelopment of model critical incident and peer support policy. Policy adoption. Provision of peer support and mental health referral services.7-294ggState and local police training programs to provide training on resilience and self-care techniques.7-294hhState and local police policy concerning crowd management. Regulations. Training.7-294iiRequirements re police officer affixing and displaying badge and name tag on uniform. Development and promulgation of model policy.7-294jjAcquisition and inventory of military designed equipment by state and municipal police. Order to sell, transfer or dispose of by office of the Governor and Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Reconsideration of order. Reporting. Prohibited use for crowd management or intimidation tactics.7-294kkDetermination of number of drug recognition experts. Development of model policy. Policy adoption. Drug recognition expert and advanced roadside impaired driving enforcement training.7-294llIssuance of guidance to police re determination of whether a person is in possession of cannabis in excess of legal limit.7-294mmTimely notification by a peace officer of a death.7-294nnLaw enforcement unit policy permitting police officers to wear religious head coverings.7-294ooInforming motor vehicle operators of the purpose of a traffic stop.7-294ppPerson experiencing emergency medical condition while in custody, control or direct audio or visual contact with a peace officer. Request for emergency medical services by peace officer. When required.7-294qqSexual Assault Criminal Justice Response, Enhancement and Model Policy Advisory Council. Model policy.7-294rrPolice officer assistance to adult victim of sexual assault.7-294ssDevelopment and promulgation of model policy re use of seat safety belts by persons being transported in municipal police vehicles.7-294ttGuidance on police officer collaboration with social workers.7-294uuDetermination of whether death of officer caused by a cardiac event, stroke or pulmonary embolism occurred in line of duty.7-294vv to 7-294zz7-294vv to 7-294zz7-294aaaEstablishment of civilian police review boards.7-294bbbMunicipal law enforcement unit meetings with stakeholders.7-295Acceptance of part.7-296Reserve fund of police department.7-297Veteran reserve; retirement; death benefits.7-298Removal of policemen not restricted.7-299City ordinances.7-300Establishment of funds in towns and boroughs.7-301Establishment of fire department.7-302Hearing prior to dismissal of fire department head. Appeal.7-303“Municipality”, “work” and “duty” defined.7-304Participation of municipalities.7-305Work week.7-306Earnings.7-307Age requirement for veterans.7-308Liability of volunteer firefighter, volunteer ambulance member or volunteer fire police officer.7-309Liability for damage caused by motor vehicle used for fire fighting.7-310Operation of fire equipment in and provision of personnel and assistance to other municipality.7-310aMunicipal and volunteer fire department fire apparatus inspection, maintenance and testing requirements.7-311Liability for delay in reporting fire or other emergency.7-312Liability as to use of water holes.7-313Fire police.7-313aFire police.7-313bAuthority of fire department officer to order removal of persons.7-313cIndemnification for educational expenses.7-313dLocal fire department's authority to inspect state facilities.7-313eAuthority of fire officer during emergency. Determination of whether death of firefighter caused by a cardiac event, stroke or pulmonary embolism occurred in line of duty.7-313fAuthority of fire chiefs at certain state facilities.7-313g“Firefighter” defined.7-313hFirefighters cancer relief account.7-313iFirefighters cancer relief subcommittee established. Determination and remittance of wage replacement benefits.7-313jFirefighters cancer relief program established.7-313kAnnual report re firefighters cancer relief account and firefighters cancer relief program.7-313lFirefighter training on resilience and self-care techniques.7-313m*(See end of section for amended version and effective date). Grants to distressed municipalities for volunteer firefighter training.7-313nFirefighters cancer relief account. Municipal contributions.7-313oFirefighter turnout gear. Maintenance and remediation of toxic substances.7-313pBenefits for firefighters with cancer diagnosis resulting in death or disability.7-313qFirefighters cancer relief fund advisory committee established. Annual report.7-313rTreasurer annual report to firefighters cancer relief fund advisory committee.7-314Definitions. Exemption from Freedom of Information Act.7-314aDeath, disability and injury benefits. Presumption.7-314bCollection of workers' compensation benefits by volunteer firefighters and members of volunteer ambulance services.7-314cAssumption of liability by the state for volunteer firefighters.7-315 to 7-322Death benefits; payments for injuries, for treatment of injuries and occupational disease and for total disability; insurance to provide payments; notice of claim; investigation of claim; benefits exempt from attachment.7-322aBenefits for volunteers rendering service to another fire company.7-322bVolunteers serving in municipality where employed. Fire and ambulance leaves. Enactment by municipality. List of participating members. Benefits.7-322cEmployers prohibited from discharging or discriminating against employees who are volunteer firefighters or members of volunteer ambulance services due to volunteer service. Remedies.7-322dElection of officers. Ballots exempt from Freedom of Information Act.7-323Application of part.7-323aDefinitions.7-323bAcceptance of part.7-323cBenefit fund established.7-323dActuarial studies of fund experience.7-323eBenefits.7-323fInsurance policies to provide benefits authorized.7-323gWithdrawal of acceptance.7-323hMunicipal liability for maintaining benefits.7-323iAdministration of fund.7-323jDefinitions.7-323kCommission on Fire Prevention and Control.7-323l*(See end of section for amended version and effective date.) Duties of Commission on Fire Prevention and Control. Regulations.7-323m(Note: This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2025.) Exceptions, voluntary cooperation.7-323n*(See end of section for amended version and effective date.) Office of State Fire Administration.7-323o*(See end of section for amended version and effective date.) State Fire Administrator, appointment and duties.7-323pState fire school. Training and education extension account. Auxiliary services account.7-323qIndemnification of fire service instructors.7-323rSupplemental grant award remittance program for volunteer fire companies providing services on limited access highways or on the Berlin Turnpike or a section of Route 8.7-323s*(See end of section for amended version and effective date.) Model guidelines re municipal emergency personnel. Municipal agreements re volunteer service of paid emergency personnel.7-323tMunicipal contracts prohibiting paid emergency personnel from volunteer service.7-323uRegional fire school. Notice and hearing. Appeals. Regulations.7-323v*(See end of section for amended version and effective date.) Payments to volunteer fire companies for providing services on limited access highways or on sections of the Berlin Turnpike or Route 8.7-323w(Note: This section is effective July 1, 2025.) Receipt and use of funds or contributions by regional fire schools.