Bill > A1515

This bill establishes a five-year Municipal Civilian Review Board Pilot Program in the Department of Law and Public Safety to review police operations and conduct in four pilot municipalities - Jersey City, Newark, Paterson, and Trenton. The pilot municipalities can choose to establish a municipal civilian review board, join a county civilian review board, or opt not to establish or join a civilian review board. The bill outlines the composition, powers, and duties of the municipal civilian review boards, including the ability to investigate complaints, review internal affairs investigations, and recommend disciplinary action. The bill requires the Attorney General to develop training courses for civilian review board members and employees, and to establish a uniform electronic civilian complaint system. The bill also amends current law to require law enforcement agencies to coordinate and cooperate with any established civilian review boards.

Government Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1515