Funding Approved For Police Body Cameras
December 4, 2017Just in case you hadn’t heard, the State Bond Commission has approved funding for body cameras for our city police. Both law enforcement authorities and victim advocates have supported technology such as body cameras, and this funding will help ensure that citizens and their rights are protected. New Haven was one of 14 municipal police departments approved for the purchase of body-worn recording equipment and digital stage devices.
Uniting against hate, bigotry and violence
August 17, 2017In the wake of last weekend’s events in Charlottesville, Virginia, we are left with far too many questions and not enough answers. While Connecticut is roughly 450 miles removed from Charlottesville, Virginia, I find myself asking “Could it happen here?” And if so, what can we do to mitigate the effects of such a hateful demonstration? I believe that by uniting together, we can minimize the chances of hate, bigotry and violence from occurring by taking pride in our state and by educating residents on Connecticut’s hate crime laws.
Pretrial Bail Reform Takes Effect
July 10, 2017I'm pleased that legislation I supported to make our justice system fairer for all went into effect recently.
Standing For Police Reform Efforts
June 6, 2017Today I stood with many of my colleagues in support of House Bill 6663, which ultimately was not approved by the House of Representatives.
Standing For Police Reform Efforts
June 5, 2017Today I stood with many of my colleagues in support of House Bill 6663, which ultimately was not approved by the House of Representatives.
Restoring trust in law enforcement
June 2, 2017A measure that will allow cities and towns to tap into a $9 million reserve of state funding to purchase body cameras and dashboard cameras for police cruisers passed the House of Representatives and is heading to the Senate floor for consideration.
Stafstrom leads passage of bill that would help restore public trust in law enforcement
May 30, 2017House Bill 7308 would allow municipalities, including Bridgeport, to tap into a $9 million reserve of state funding to purchase body cameras and dashboard cameras for police cruisers. The legislation now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
Fighting Human Trafficking
May 17, 2017State Rep. Steve Stafstrom, vice chairman of the Judiciary Committee, led House passage of House Bill 7309, which aims to combat human trafficking through increased penalties, training and awareness.