- Legislative committees to hold hearing on state police ticket audit (CT News Junkie, 7/19/2023)
- Two legislative committees in Connecticut have scheduled a hearing to question State Police officials regarding an audit that revealed potential falsification of tens of thousands of traffic records submitted to a state panel on racial profiling trends. The audit, covering data from 2014 to 2021, found over 25,000 instances where troopers reported issuing tickets with no corresponding records in the state Centralized Infractions Bureau. Lawmakers plan to discuss a possible legislative response to the findings and explore solutions to ensure equitable treatment for all Connecticut drivers. The audit’s release was prompted by a media report investigating troopers’ falsification of traffic ticket records in 2018. While the audit did not determine intent, it highlighted systemic misreporting of infractions, which distorted efforts to identify racial profiling trends.
- State Agriculture Department failed to post over 100 meetings, audit finds (CT Examiner, 8/14/2023)
- A state audit report revealed that the Connecticut Department of Agriculture failed to post required notices for more than 100 meetings of its boards and commissions in the past four years. Although the department claims to have rectified the issue since January 1, the audit also highlighted the absence of meeting minutes for five boards, councils, and working groups, with questions arising about their activity and compliance with state law. The audit emphasized the need for administrative oversight to ensure adherence to Freedom of Information Act requirements and suggested legislative changes if statutes are deemed impractical or outdated.
- State subcommittee strives to support girls in juvenile justice system (Yale Daily News, 9/5/2024)
- A Connecticut state subcommittee is working to improve support for girls in the juvenile justice system, focusing on victims of sex trafficking and abuse. The group aims to create gender-responsive policies and enhance data collection, but some criticize the narrow focus on girls, noting that male trafficking survivors are often overlooked. The committee’s work will inform future legislative recommendations on trauma-informed care for youth in the justice system.
