The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1489 aims to establish regional police forces in Connecticut, allowing two or more municipalities with populations of no more than fifty thousand to combine their police departments or share state trooper services. The bill outlines the process for forming a regional police force, which includes submitting an application to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection that details the proposed structure, financial plan, and public safety transition plan. Each regional police force will be overseen by a regional police authority composed of representatives from the member municipalities, which will be responsible for policy decisions, budget approvals, and ensuring public safety standards.

Additionally, the bill introduces a regional police force incentive grant program to support member municipalities in the costs associated with establishing and operating a regional police force. This program will provide grants for various expenses, including construction of facilities and law enforcement equipment, with a priority for municipalities with populations under thirty thousand. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes new legal language to facilitate the establishment of these regional police forces and the associated grant program.