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NJ A3294

NJ A3294
Requires Police Training Commission to adopt uniform standards for licensing police officers.


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Introduced
03/07/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 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 specifically mandates 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 authority to establish a statewide licensing system for law enforcement personnel.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 03/07/2022)

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