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NJ S498
Requires civil service examination for police and correctional police officers to include questions to identify implicit racial bias.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 designed to identify implicit bias, including racial bias, on the civil service entry-level law enforcement examination for applicants such as municipal and county police officers, adult and juvenile correctional police officers, and sheriff's officers. Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that can affect one's understanding, actions, and decisions regarding other people based on characteristics like race, ethnicity, age, and appearance.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Joe Cryan (D)*,
Vin Gopal (D)*,
Nellie Pou (D),
Teresa Ruiz (D),
Troy Singleton (D),
Shirley Turner (D),
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/11/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S498 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/498_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/498_I1.PDF |
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