AN ACT CONCERNING POLICE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAMS.

HB 5635 changes how police officers renew their certification by replacing specific required training programs with a new system managed by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council. The bill eliminates current mandates for officers to complete particular review training and instead requires the Council to create two types of programs: mandatory training all officers must complete for renewal, and optional elective training they may choose. This shift aims to make training more adaptable to evolving policing practices, technology, legal changes, and the expanding role of officers. The bill directly affects all police officers in Connecticut seeking to renew their certification through the Council.