CT State Police, Governor, Agree In Principle To New Contract

HARTFORD, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont and the Connecticut State Police Union Thursday announced a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract for front-line personnel.

The agreement covers troopers, sergeants, and master sergeants and is retroactive to July 1 — the start of the current fiscal year. The contract runs through through June 30, 2026 and covers wages, benefits and working conditions.

The exact terms of the agreement were not released Thursday, pending review by the state police union, Lamont said. Upon review and approval of the agreement by union members, the agreement will be submitted to the Connecticut General Assembly for final approval, he said.

Lamont did praise the deal.

"Members of the Connecticut State Police are second to none, and this new contract recognizes their dedication, hard work, and sacrifice,” Lamont said. "It is an investment in the future of public safety in our state by incentivizing the recruitment of top-quality candidates, as well as the retention of our current troopers. Additional education, training, and professional development benefits are provided under the terms of the agreement, while also recognizing the importance of work-life balance through annual health and wellness funding."

The agreement acknowledges the role the Connecticut State Police play "in keeping our residents safe," Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner James C. Rovella said.

Rovella said the contract makes "significant investments" in recruitment, retention, and the "pillars of wellness of our State Police force."

He added, "I believe that we are providing benefits and wages that will attract the best candidates possible while recognizing the sacrifices of the men and women of the Connecticut State Police. I would like to thank Governor Lamont for his unwavering support of the Connecticut State Police and first responders throughout our state.”

Union leadership said believes the agreement recognizes the "unique circumstances and dangers of our profession,”

Union President Todd Fedigan said. "We are grateful to Governor Lamont's administration for their professionalism and commitment of ensuring our members are recognized for their dedication and sacrifice to preserving public safety here in Connecticut."