Senior/Master Trooper Study (language only)

Item 445 #1c

Language
Page 291, after line 38, insert:
"The Superintendent shall prepare a report on the advancement of troopers and special agents into the senior and master positions in the State Police career progression program.  The report shall include a review of legislative intent in establishing this program and in setting the proportions of officers to be promoted pursuant to this program, an analysis of the current distribution of troopers and special agents in this program, and an analysis of the costs and benefits of increasing the number of troopers and special agents in the senior and master positions.  The Superintendent shall provide copies of this report to the Governor and the Chairmen of the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees by October 1, 1997."

Explanation
(This amendment directs the Superintendent of State Police to report on the Department's career advancement program.)