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NJ A5009
Requires Attorney General to revise law enforcement use of force policy; implements certain reforms.
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Introduced
11/19/2020
11/19/2020
In Committee
11/19/2020
11/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Attorney General to revise the policy for the use of force by law enforcement officers. The current use of force policy followed by law enforcement officers was last revised by the Attorney General in 2001. The bill enumerates specific requirements, factors, standards, and reforms which are to be included in the revised use of force policy. The Attorney General would be required to publish the revised policy within seven months following the date of the bill's enactment.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Attorney General to revise the policy for the use of force by law enforcement officers. The revised policy must include specific requirements, such as the use of de-escalation techniques, restrictions on the level of force used, guidelines for the use of firearms, procedures for investigating citizen complaints, and training standards. The Attorney General must publish the revised policy within seven months of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee (on 11/19/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5009_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5009_I1.PDF |
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