The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5455, mandates the president of The University of Connecticut to establish a recruitment and retention program for the university's special police forces and fire department by July 1, 2027. This program aims to address staffing shortages and high resignation rates by developing salary schedules that align with comparable municipal and state agencies, ensuring that supervisors earn more than those they supervise. Additionally, the bill introduces an education benefit for long-term members, which may include tuition reimbursement and eligibility for dependents, and requires the president to provide these parameters to the Commissioner of Administrative Services for implementation.

Furthermore, the bill requires the president to submit an annual report starting January 1, 2027, detailing the recruitment and retention status of the special police forces and fire department. This report will include data on authorized versus filled positions, resignations, and the financial impact of training costs for personnel who leave within five years. The bill also modifies existing law regarding the classification of special police positions, emphasizing the need for objective job-related criteria and including new responsibilities associated with jurisdiction across multiple campuses. Notably, it repeals certain provisions while inserting new language to enhance the classification process.