AN ACT CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.

HB 5428 expands the Office of the Inspector General's authority to investigate police-related deaths and use-of-force incidents. It requires investigations when a peace officer uses physical force causing death (Section 1(a)(1)), when a person dies in police or correctional custody (1(a)(2)), or when next-of-kin report failures to notify about a death (1(a)(3)). The Inspector General must file public reports within 48 hours detailing circumstances, justifiability of force under state law, and recommended actions (Section 1(b)). This bill directly affects law enforcement agencies, peace officers, and families of deceased individuals, mandating standardized investigations and transparency for specific incidents.