Requires law enforcement officers to undergo training on their responsibilities as mandated reporters of incidents of child abuse and neglect.

This bill requires all New Jersey law enforcement officers to complete specific training on their legal duties as mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. The training, developed by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency and the Division of Criminal Justice, covers both officers' reporting responsibilities and standardized response procedures. New officers must complete it within 90 days of hire or transfer, and all officers must undergo refresher training every three years. Existing officers must complete the training within 36 months of the law's effective date.