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NJ S3286
Requires correctional police officers to wear body worn cameras and security camera systems to be installed in State correctional facilities.
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Introduced
12/16/2020
12/16/2020
In Committee
06/24/2021
06/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires all correctional police officers employed in a correctional facility in this State to wear a body worn camera (BWC) while the officer is acting in the performance of the officer's duties. According to the sponsor, it is beneficial to both the correctional police officers and the inmates when officers utilize body worn cameras (BWCs) in the violent, high stress environment of a correctional facility. The use of BWCs results in deescalating potentially violent situations, dissuades inmates from assaulting officers due to the threat of prosecution based on BWC video, reduces the need for staff use of force, filters allegations from prisoners, and provides reliable evidence in legitimate cases.
AI Summary
This bill requires all correctional police officers in New Jersey to wear body-worn cameras (BWCs) while performing their duties. The use of BWCs is intended to de-escalate potentially violent situations, deter inmate assaults on officers, reduce the need for staff use of force, and provide reliable evidence in cases. The bill also mandates the installation of security camera systems in all state correctional facilities. The provisions are set to take effect on the first day of the seventh month following the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 06/24/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3500/3286_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3500/3286_I1.PDF |
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