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NJ S2590
Requires civil service examination for police and correctional police officers to include questions to identify implicit racial bias.
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Introduced
06/22/2020
06/22/2020
In Committee
09/14/2020
09/14/2020
Crossed Over
08/27/2020
08/27/2020
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the State Civil Service Commission to include on the Civil Service entry-level law enforcement examination questions designed to identify implicit bias, including racial bias, in candidates applying for appointment to law enforcement officer positions. The test is required for applicants for municipal and county police officers, adult and juvenile correctional police officers, sheriff's officers, and other law enforcement officer positions. Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions and may cause feelings and attitudes about other people based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, age, and appearance.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Civil Service Commission to include on the Civil Service entry-level law enforcement examination questions designed to identify implicit bias, including racial bias, in candidates applying for appointment to law enforcement officer positions, such as municipal and county police officers, adult and juvenile correctional police officers, and sheriff's officers. Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that can affect understanding, actions, and decisions, and may cause feelings and attitudes about people based on characteristics like race, ethnicity, age, and appearance.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Joe Cryan (D)*,
Vin Gopal (D)*,
Nellie Pou (D),
Teresa Ruiz (D),
Troy Singleton (D),
Shirley Turner (D),
Last Action
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee (on 09/14/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3000/2590_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3000/2590_I1.PDF |
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