AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL BICYCLES WITH AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICES.

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sSB-72

AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL BICYCLES WITH AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICES.

Agency Affected	Fund-Effect	FY 07 $	FY 08 $
Various State Agencies	All Funds - Cost	195-325 per individual	195-325 per individual

Municipalities	Effect	FY 07 $	FY 08 $
All Municipalities	Cost	195-325 per individual	195-325 per individual

Explanation

The bill requires firefighters and emergency medical personnel responding to emergency calls, engaging in rescue operations, or pursuing criminals, to wear a distinct uniform, use an audible signal, and receive training in a basic bicycle patrol course (certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council, or an equivalent course).

It is estimated that 100 firefighters and emergency medical personnel would require training annually. To the extent that municipalities and state agencies employing such personnel participate in training, the cost ranges from $195-$325 per individual.

The Out Years

The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would continue into the future subject to inflation.