Connecticut House Bill HB05379

Connecticut 2012 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/29/12
• Refer: 2/29/12

Caption

An Act Concerning Funding For Police Training.

Impact

The enactment of HB 05379 will particularly modify existing funding mechanisms related to police training. By instituting a new fee structure for fines associated with specific motor vehicle violations, the bill will directly funnel more funds into the training programs. This is anticipated to enhance the quality and frequency of training sessions available to police officers, thereby supporting efforts towards more effective policing and public safety.

Summary

House Bill 05379, also known as 'An Act Concerning Funding For Police Training,' is aimed at enhancing the financial resources allocated for the training of municipal and state police officers in Connecticut. The bill proposes an additional fee to be collected from individuals who pay fines for various motor vehicle violations. This fee is intended to support the municipal police officer training and education extension account, which will ensure sufficient funding for educational programs and resources provided through the Connecticut Police Academy. The implementation of this bill is expected to improve police training standards state-wide.

Contention

While the bill may be seen as beneficial in terms of improving police training, there may be concerns raised by various stakeholders regarding the imposition of additional fees on individuals already facing penalties for violations. Lawmakers opposing the bill might argue that this approach places an undue financial burden on offenders and could disproportionately affect low-income individuals. Additionally, debates around the allocation and managerial oversight of the funds generated through this initiative could emerge, especially regarding the efficacy of the training programs funded by these fees.