Codifies AG directive concerning criminal investigations of law enforcement use-of-force and in-custody deaths.

New Jersey's S 1093 standardizes investigations into police use-of-force incidents and in-custody deaths by defining clear procedures for assigning independent investigators. It requires that for serious incidents - like deaths, serious injuries, or deadly force - the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) or a county prosecutor’s office (depending on severity) must investigate, avoiding conflicts of interest where police departments cannot investigate their own officers. The bill mandates that investigators must not have prior relationships with the officer under scrutiny and establishes specific criteria for when OPIA or county prosecutors serve as the default investigator. This directly affects law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and the OPIA, ensuring impartial oversight of sensitive cases involving civilian deaths or officer conduct.