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NJ S2781

NJ S2781
Requires Police Training Commission to adopt training course on school emergency response.


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Introduced
06/02/2022
In Committee
06/02/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Police Training Commission in the Department of Law and Public Safety to adopt a training course regarding school emergency response, including response to an active shooter threat. The training course must include lockdown drill observations. Under the bill, the training will be administered by the employing agency as part of the in-service training provided to each local police officer in each law enforcement unit operating in this State. The bill further provides that prior to being appointed to permanent status as a local police officer in a law enforcement unit, an individual must complete the training course. Every local police officer appointed prior to the effective date of this bill must, within 36 months of the effective date, satisfactorily complete a training course in school emergency response.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Police Training Commission in the Department of Law and Public Safety to adopt a training course on school emergency response, including response to an active shooter threat. The training course must include lockdown drill observations and will be administered as part of the in-service training for local police officers. Before being appointed to permanent status, individuals must complete the training course, and all existing local police officers must complete the training within 36 months of the bill's effective date. The Police Training Commission will adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 06/02/2022)

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