Bill > HB06448

This bill provides $300,000 annually from the state's General Fund to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, specifically earmarked for the New Milford Police Department to support its helicopter search and rescue operations. The funding is guaranteed for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, June 30, 2027, and will continue each fiscal year thereafter. By dedicating these funds, the bill aims to ensure that the New Milford Police Department can maintain its helicopters and continue providing critical search and rescue services across the state. Search and rescue operations are vital emergency services that help locate and rescue individuals in distress in areas that might be difficult to access by ground, such as wilderness, mountainous terrain, or during natural disasters.

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