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NJ A5541
NJ A5541Requires civil service examination for police and correctional police officers to include questions to identify implicit racial bias.
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Introduced
05/05/2021
05/05/2021
In Committee
05/05/2021
05/05/2021
Crossed Over
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 questions on the civil service entry-level law enforcement examination 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 can affect our understanding, actions, and decisions about other people based on characteristics like race, ethnicity, age, or appearance.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee (on 05/05/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5541_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5541_I1.PDF |
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