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Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2013 - 2014 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted:	December 17, 2012 02:24 PM
From:	Senator Richard A Kasunic
To:	All Senate members
Subject:	State Police Complement Legislation

In an effort to enhance public safety throughout the Commonwealth, I will be re-introducing two pieces of legislation to ensure there are enough Troopers to provide adequate protection to our citizens, and to make certain that a sufficient number of cadets are being prepared for the future. Additionally, these pieces of legislation will become critical to addressing the wave of potential Trooper retirements the State Police may face in the next few years.

If you have any questions please contact my office at 717-787-7175

Document #1

Introduced as SB513

Description:	This legislation, SB 1041 of last session, would stipulate that on January 1^st of each year, if the difference between the aggregate number of PSP members is less than the authorized complement by 5% or greater, a new cadet class (of not less than 150 individuals) shall be authorized for the next fiscal year. This legislation would also exclude from the total complement the PSP members assigned to duty with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, and the Delaware River Bridge Authority. Previous co-sponsors included: BOSCOLA, BREWSTER, FARNESE, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, RAFFERTY, SOLOBAY, STACK, TARTAGLIONE and WASHINGTON.

Document #2

Introduced as SB514

Description:	This legislation, SB 1042 of last session, would increase the complement of Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to 5,000 individuals. Currently, the complement set in law is 4,310 individuals. Additionally, the legislation would exclude from the total complement of the PSP members assigned to duty with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, and the Delaware River Bridge Authority. Previous co-sponsors included: BOSCOLA, BREWSTER, FARNESE, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, RAFFERTY, SOLOBAY, STACK, TARTAGLIONE and WASHINGTON.