AR 97 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Urges Attorney General to require training for law enforcement regarding the developmentally disabled and persons with behavioral health crises.

This non-binding resolution urges New Jersey's Attorney General to establish mandatory in-service training for all state law enforcement officers. It specifically recommends requiring a minimum of two hours of training every three years focused on interacting with developmentally disabled individuals and those experiencing behavioral health crises. The resolution notes that while basic officer training includes some awareness of these topics, statewide mandatory in-service requirements are currently lacking. It suggests using free NJLearn programs as a potential training resource and recommends guidelines for implementation. As a resolution, it does not create new law but seeks to influence training standards for law enforcement.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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