Authorizes creation of local civilian review boards to review police operations and conduct; appropriates $600,000.

This bill (S 1551) would have authorized New Jersey municipalities and counties to establish civilian review boards to oversee police operations. It specified that boards must have at least seven members (appointed by mayors or county officials with community experience), require training before reviewing officer conduct, and mandate a quorum of four members. The bill included a $600,000 state appropriation to support these boards and required boards to document their work. However, the bill was withdrawn from consideration in February 2024 and did not become law.