Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times.

S 712 amends New Jersey's assault statute to explicitly include Class Two special law enforcement officers in the list of protected individuals, making it a more serious offense to assault them while performing duties. It also allows arson investigators to carry firearms at all times, removing restrictions that previously limited their weapon-carrying authority. The bill directly affects arson investigators (granting permanent firearm authorization) and Class Two special law enforcement officers (enhancing assault protections). These changes are implemented through specific amendments to the assault law defining aggravated assault.