A 5641 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires State Police to establish community policing unit.

This bill requires New Jersey's State Police to create a dedicated community policing unit within their division. The unit must develop strategies to boost community engagement - like partnering with local groups and law enforcement to address neighborhood concerns - and increase diversity in State Police recruitment. It also mandates biennial training for all troopers on inclusive community practices and sets a yearly minimum for community engagement hours per trooper. The Superintendent must submit an annual report to the Attorney General and Legislature detailing the unit's activities. These changes directly affect State Police operations and troopers, aiming to improve trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 8, 2025 Last action May 8, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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