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NJ S1790

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


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 adopt uniform standards for licensing all state, county, and municipal police officers in New Jersey. The standards must include minimum qualifications for licensure, in-service training requirements, and renewal and revocation procedures. Currently, police officers are not licensed under New Jersey law, and the PTC is responsible for the basic training of police officers. This bill aims to establish a comprehensive licensing system for police officers in the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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