A 1049 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "Cop 2 Cop Sustainability Fund" to support "Law Enforcement Officer Crisis Intervention Services" Cop 2 Cop telephone hotline program; appropriates $500,000.

This bill creates the "Cop 2 Cop Sustainability Fund" and appropriates $500,000 annually from the General Fund starting in fiscal year 2025 to support New Jersey's 24-hour confidential Cop 2 Cop hotline program for law enforcement officers and sheriff's officers. The program provides immediate crisis intervention, referrals to counseling services, and maintains strict confidentiality for callers experiencing psychological distress, trauma, or stress related to their work. Currently funded by up to $400,000 yearly from Body Armor Replacement Funds, this bill adds a dedicated, non-lapsing funding source to ensure the program's long-term stability. The hotline remains operated by Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care and does not alter existing services or eligibility.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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