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NJ A5789
NJ A5789Requires Police Training Commission to adopt uniform standards for licensing police officers.
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Introduced
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Police Training Commission (PTC) in the Department of Law and Public Safety to license police officers in this State. Police officers are not licensed under current law. The bill specifically requires the PTC to adopt uniform standards for licensing of all State, county, and municipal police officers. The standards are to include minimum qualifications for licensure, in-service training requirements, and renewal and revocation procedures. The PTC currently is responsible for the basic training of police officers.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Police Training Commission (PTC) in the Department of Law and Public Safety to license all state, county, and municipal police officers in New Jersey. The bill directs the PTC to adopt uniform standards for police officer licensure, including minimum qualifications, in-service training requirements, and renewal and revocation procedures. Currently, police officers in New Jersey are not licensed under the law. The PTC is already responsible for the basic training of police officers, and this bill expands its role to include establishing a statewide licensing system for all law enforcement personnel.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 06/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5789_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5789_I1.PDF |
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