A 3619 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Authorizes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security at public and private colleges.

This bill expands the authority of Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security at four-year public and private colleges in New Jersey. Currently limited to K-12 schools and county colleges, these officers (typically retired police with specific training and certification) would now be authorized to work on college campuses during normal operating hours or when students/faculty are present. The bill specifies they may only perform duties on campus grounds and cannot carry firearms off campus except during emergencies. This change directly affects college security staffing options without altering existing certification requirements or firearm restrictions for these officers.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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