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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, every uniformed State, county, and municipal patrol law enforcement officer, with certain exceptions, is required to wear a body worn camera that electronically records audio and video while acting in the performance of the officer's official duties. This bill specifically requires campus police officers to wear a body worn camera while acting in the performance of the officer's official duties. This bill also clarifies the definition of a law enforcement officer, as it relates to the regulations for using body worn cameras, to include campus police officers.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that campus police officers, in addition to existing uniformed State, county, and municipal patrol law enforcement officers, must wear body-worn cameras that record audio and video while on duty, with specific exceptions such as undercover assignments or when directed by a superior officer for lawful purposes. The bill also clarifies that the definition of a "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of body-worn camera regulations now explicitly includes campus police officers appointed under a specific state law. This expansion aims to ensure greater transparency and accountability across a broader range of law enforcement personnel.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S707 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/707_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/707_I1.HTM |
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