A 961 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires campus police officers to wear body worn cameras.

This bill requires campus police officers at New Jersey schools to wear body cameras that record audio and video during official duties, with specific exceptions (like undercover work or medical emergencies). It directly affects campus police officers employed under New Jersey law (P.L.1970, c.211) who serve at public or private K-12 schools, youth facilities, or college campuses. Cameras must be activated during public encounters or calls for service but can be deactivated under limited circumstances, such as when minors are present, for medical requests, or per superior officer direction. Funding may come from forfeiture funds, federal grants, or other sources, as specified in the bill.
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Jan 2026
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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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