Requires police training for interactions with persons who may have behavioral health issues.

This bill requires New Jersey law enforcement officers to complete training on interacting with people experiencing behavioral health crises, such as mental illness or substance use disorders. The training curriculum, developed by the Department of Law and Public Safety with the Department of Human Services, covers recognizing symptoms, de-escalating situations, suicide prevention, understanding common medications, identifying community resources, and state standards for involuntary treatment. It mandates specific content including behavioral health disorder recognition, interview techniques, medication effects, and local treatment options. The Attorney General may issue guidelines for implementing this training, which applies to all officers encountering such situations. The bill aims to improve officer responses during mental health crises through standardized, evidence-based training.