[JayCT]

Originally Posted by hartford_renter

I think they need to cut down on the state police

There are too many of them and by and large are a waste of taxpayer money

I so disagree with you. The State Police do an important job and would be impossible to cut. Jay

[RogerAnthony]

Originally Posted by SeaDoo342

WTF? There are not nearly too many of them….they can't keep up with the traffic enforcement as it is. We need more, NOT less!

I don't think we really need such a large and highly paid traffic department, which is basically all they do. The local police do all the real police work.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by RogerAnthony

I don't think we really need such a large and highly paid traffic department, which is basically all they do. The local police do all the real police work.

Rookies start at about 37k, after 1 year it goes up to 50k. After 25 years of service, the most they can make is about 73k. Considering we're among the most expensive states to live, I don't believe that to be "highly paid". Yes, local police take more calls for service, but seeing that troopers are on duty 24/7/365, that salary is nothing.

[smackfu]

Originally Posted by RogerAnthony

I don't think we really need such a large and highly paid traffic department, which is basically all they do. The local police do all the real police work.

What about the towns that don't have local police?

From wikipedia: "The Connecticut State Police is the primary law enforcement agency for approximately 1/2 of the state's 169 municipalities"

[Lalalally]

I always liked him. IMO His press conferences are very informative and honest

[mels]

Originally Posted by smackfu

What about the towns that don't have local police?

From wikipedia: "The Connecticut State Police is the primary law enforcement agency for approximately 1/2 of the state's 169 municipalities"

Yup, I live in one of those municipalities. The State Police are my local law enforcement agency. In my town they respond to residential burglar alarms, traffic accidents, etc. just as any municipal police would. They aren't just sitting on highways handing out tickets.

[Beeker2211]

Originally Posted by mels

Yup, I live in one of those municipalities. The State Police are my local law enforcement agency. In my town they respond to residential burglar alarms, traffic accidents, etc. just as any municipal police would. They aren't just sitting on highways handing out tickets.

And they also do a lot behind the scenes: major crimes, corruption investigations (in tandem with the AG s office and the FBI), emergency response, tactical response, etc. With all the scandals in various state police (namely NY, MA, AK, LA, and MO) forces across the country I think we should feel lucky we have a professional, independent, and generally clean force.

[HeadedWest]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Rookies start at about 37k, after 1 year it goes up to 50k. After 25 years of service, the most they can make is about 73k. Considering we're among the most expensive states to live, I don't believe that to be "highly paid". Yes, local police take more calls for service, but seeing that troopers are on duty 24/7/365, that salary is nothing.

How big are their pensions, and when can they retire?

[davwve]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Rookies start at about 37k, after 1 year it goes up to 50k. After 25 years of service, the most they can make is about 73k. Considering we're among the most expensive states to live, I don't believe that to be "highly paid". Yes, local police take more calls for service, but seeing that troopers are on duty 24/7/365, that salary is nothing.

Assuming you are sourcing your numbers from CT's website. Please provide a source stating that CTSP salary cap is 73k. For fiscal year 2014 Paul Vance's salary was $126,734.30 according to several sources.

SALARY

• $36,948 annual salary while in the Academy
• $51,012 following graduation from the Academy (as of 07/01/2013)
• Overtime
• Shift Differential $.75 per hour

Originally Posted by HeadedWest

How big are their pensions, and when can they retire?

[SIZE=2]RETIREMENT BENEFITS

• 25 years of service or age 50 and 20 years of service, eligible for 50% of average five (5) best years’ earnings
• 2% for each additional year after 20 years of service
• Prior military service may be credited
• Health insurance at retirement & minimal cost for dental insurance

despp: Compensation and Benefits

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[smackfu]

$73k might be the cap for a trooper, but Vance is a lieutenant which is four ranks higher. Someone who has been a lieutenant for five years gets a salary of $121,600 per the union contract.

http://www.ct.gov/OPM/lib/opm/olr/co...tains_2016.pdf