Requires access to law enforcement disciplinary records as government records; requires such records to be retained for certain period of time.
This bill requires all law enforcement disciplinary records in New Jersey to be treated as public government records, making them accessible to the public. It directly affects law enforcement agencies (including school police, correction officers, and probation officers) and the public, while protecting certain personal information like home addresses, medical details, and witness identities through redaction. The bill mandates that agencies retain these records for at least 20 years, with bodycam videos requiring longer retention (until case resolution) if tied to criminal, disciplinary, or civil proceedings. This creates a standardized system for transparency in officer discipline without altering the content of the records themselves.
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Party
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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Shavonda Sumter
DDemocratic
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