A 5300 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires State Police to establish community policing unit.

This bill directs the New Jersey State Police to create a new community policing unit designed to build trust and transparency with the public. The unit will work with local agencies and community groups to address crime and quality of life issues, while also implementing recruitment practices aimed at increasing racial and ethnic diversity. Additionally, the legislation mandates biennial training for all troopers on inclusive communities and requires each officer to complete a minimum number of community engagement hours annually. To ensure accountability, the Superintendent of State Police must submit an annual report to the Attorney General and the Legislature detailing the unit's activities.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 23, 2026 Last action Jun 23, 2026
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Jun 23, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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