Connecticut Administrative Code Title 29 - Public Safety and State Police
Connecticut's Title 29 – Public Safety and State Police encompasses a comprehensive set of statutes governing public safety, law enforcement, and related regulatory matters. This title is divided into several chapters, each addressing specific aspects of public safety and law enforcement in the state.
📘 Overview of Title 29
Title 29 is structured as follows:
Chapter 528: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
Chapter 529: Division of State Police
Chapter 532: Amusements and Exhibitions
Chapter 534: Private Detectives and Security Services
Chapter 540: Boilers and Water Heaters
Chapter 541: Building, Fire, and Demolition Codes; Fire Marshals and Fire Hazards; Safety of Public and Other Structures(cga.ct.gov, cga.ct.gov, cga.ct.gov)
🔍 Key Chapters and Sections
Chapter 528 – Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
This chapter outlines the establishment and responsibilities of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, including:(cga.ct.gov)
Sec. 29-1: Appointment of the commissioner.
Sec. 29-1b: Division of State Police; Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Sec. 29-1c: Uniform crime reporting system.
Sec. 29-1f: Clearinghouse to assist in the location of missing persons other than children.
Sec. 29-1g: Child support enforcement; special policemen; appointment; powers.
Sec. 29-1h: Child Protection Network program.
Sec. 29-1i: Missing adult persons.
Sec. 29-1j: Public safety data network.
Sec. 29-1k: Emergency alert system to assist in apprehension of persons suspected of killing or seriously injuring peace officers or in the location of missing peace officers.
Sec. 29-1l: Notification of incident; policy regarding dissemination of information on incident.
Sec. 29-1o: Definitions.
Sec. 29-1p: Determination of genuine terrorist threat.
Sec. 29-1q: Communication with local officials.
Sec. 29-1r: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; appointment of commissioner; successor to Departments of Public Safety and Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Sec. 29-1s: Commissioner and Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection substituted for former commissioners and departments.
Sec. 29-1t: Coordinating Advisory Board.
Sec. 29-1u: Connecticut Medal of Bravery.
Sec. 29-1aa: Bond authorization for buy-out program for homeowners and businesses that receive Federal Emergency Management Agency funding for flood hazard mitigation or property damage.(cga.ct.gov)
Chapter 529 – Division of State Police
This chapter details the establishment, powers, and duties of the Division of State Police, including:(cga.ct.gov)
Sec. 29-2: Powers of the commissioner.
Sec. 29-3: “State policeman” defined.
Sec. 29-4: State police force; appointment of officers; divisions, units, and task forces; personnel actions; recommended standards regarding staffing level.
Sec. 29-4a: Death or disability from hypertension or heart disease; compensation.
Sec. 29-4e: Collective bargaining agreements and arbitration awards; disclosure of certain disciplinary actions.
Sec. 29-6: Uniforms and equipment.
Sec. 29-6d: Use of body-worn recording equipment and dashboard cameras; when recording prohibited; retention of data.
Sec. 29-7: Powers and duties of force; barracks.
Sec. 29-7f: Greater Hartford regional law enforcement task force to combat illegal roadway traffic activity.(cga.ct.gov, cga.ct.gov)
📚 Accessing the Full Text
For detailed information, you can access the full text of Title 29 through the Connecticut General Assembly's website:
👉 Connecticut General Assembly - Title 29
This resource provides comprehensive access to all sections and chapters within Title 29, including those related to public safety and state police.
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