Layoffs Halted for Connecticut State Police

Layoff notices for 56 Connecticut State Troopers who were laid off beginning on Aug. 24 have been rescinded, according to Reuben Bradford state Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner.

Since the state employee unions ratified the second SEBAC agreement, 40 sworn personnel chose to retire. The troopers' salaries were more than $2.25 million while the 56 who were to be laid off have wages of $1.8 million.

“When Gov. Malloy made the decision to move forward with the layoffs, he was clear that if fiscal circumstances allowed, he’d like to see them back on the force at some point in the future," said Ben Barnes of the Office of Policy and Management.