Requires law enforcement officers to undergo training on their responsibilities as mandated reporters of incidents of child abuse and neglect.

This bill (A5835) requires all New Jersey law enforcement officers to complete mandatory training on their role as mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. The training, developed by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP) and the Division of Criminal Justice, covers officers' legal responsibilities and standard response protocols for child abuse reports. It must be included in initial officer training (within 90 days of hire/transfer), provided triennially during in-service training, and completed by all existing officers within 36 months of the law's effective date. The DCP must periodically assess and update the training curriculum to ensure effectiveness. This directly affects every local law enforcement officer in New Jersey.