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NJ S2072

NJ S2072
Requires cultural diversity and implicit bias training be included in police basic training curriculum.


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Introduced
03/03/2022
In Committee
05/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires cultural diversity and implicit bias training be included in police basic training curriculum.

AI Summary

This bill requires cultural diversity and implicit bias training to be included in the basic training course curriculum for police officers in New Jersey. Implicit bias refers to having attitudes or associating stereotypes with people without conscious knowledge. The bill also mandates that minimum qualifications for instructors at police training schools include specialized training in cultural diversity and implicit bias in policing. The goal of this legislation is to enhance cultural awareness and address potential biases among police officers during their foundational training.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 05/19/2022)

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