Concerns use of force by law enforcement officers under certain circumstances and requires certain reporting of use of force incidents.*

This bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to review and update the statewide use of force policy for law enforcement officers at least every two years. It mandates the Attorney General to consider four core principles during reviews: prioritizing de-escalation before force, using only reasonable/necessary force (with deadly force as a last resort), respecting human life, and requiring officers to intervene, provide aid, and report force incidents. The updated policy must be sent to all county/municipal police departments, prosecutors, and the State Police. This directly affects every law enforcement agency in New Jersey by establishing a regular, structured process for evaluating and improving use-of-force standards.