Public Hearing Alert: Do you want a Safer Connecticut?
March 7, 2022Violent crime is rising across Connecticut, and it’s past time for lawmakers to make our state safer for every resident.
CT Senate Republicans are advocating for a plan that includes justice reforms to improve crime response, support law enforcement, and remove barriers to intervention services, as well as policies to address the root causes of crime including issues related to trauma, education, housing and jobs.
The public can now weigh in by submitting written testimony, or speaking at an upcoming virtual hearing.
Submit Written Testimony
- Send an email to [email protected]
- In the Subject Line write, “I support Senate Bill 305. I support a Safer CT.”
- Include your name and town
Testify at a Virtual Public Hearing
On Wednesday, March 9th at 10AM:
The CT General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on our proposals to Support Police and Safe Communities, including:
- Law enforcement recruitment
- Proactive policing support
- Expand explorer programs to build better relationships between young people and our officers
Click here to register for the March 9th public hearing and learn more about the hearing process. (Registration closes on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 3:00 PM)
Read Senate Bill 305 AN ACT REVISING STATUTES GOVERNING ACTIONS BY THE POLICE, PROACTIVE POLICING AND ENHANCING RECRUITMENT EFFORTS.
More Ways to Weigh In:
- On Thursday, March 10th at 12PM another public hearing will be held on our proposals to ensure Safe Housing. You can read about these ideas in Senate Bill No. 302. More info on how to testify available here.
- On Monday, March 14th at 10AM another public hearing will be held on our proposals to Respond to Crime, Prevent Crime, and Create Opportunity.
Read our plan.
