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This bill requires the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to conduct a comprehensive study on police wellness checks in collaboration with the Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Public Health. A wellness check is a police intervention typically conducted when there are concerns about an individual's safety or mental health, often initiated by family members or concerned community members. The study will examine and evaluate the existing policies and procedures of both state police and municipal police departments regarding how they conduct these wellness checks. After completing the research, the department will be required to submit a report detailing their findings to the General Assembly, which could potentially lead to recommendations for improving or standardizing wellness check protocols across Connecticut. The primary goal of this bill appears to be gaining a better understanding of current practices and identifying potential areas for improvement in how law enforcement responds to and handles wellness check situations.

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