Requires cultural diversity and implicit bias training be included in police basic training curriculum.
This bill requires New Jersey's Police Training Commission to include cultural diversity and implicit bias training in the basic curriculum for all new police officers. It defines implicit bias as having unconscious attitudes or stereotypes toward people based on race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. The bill also mandates that instructors at police training schools must complete specialized training in cultural diversity and implicit bias. This applies to all municipal, county, and state police departments across New Jersey, affecting every officer undergoing initial training.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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