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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
This resolution strongly condemns speech and rhetoric that threatens law enforcement personnel and incites violence against them. Recent news reports include accounts of individuals' statements and group demonstrations demonizing police as murderers. Law enforcement officers in New Jersey and throughout the nation serve the public honorably, protecting all people regardless of religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or socio-economic status, and risk their own lives every day in pursuit of this duty despite the inherent dangers and risks associated with this profession. Law enforcement officials are properly subject to scrutiny of their actions and are held responsible for them. While a number of instances have given rise to questions concerning the judgment exercised by certain officers, the disruptive and violent actions of some individuals and groups are provoking unwarranted violence against law enforcement. There is no justification for targeting and, at worst, assassinating members of the force, who deserve respect and gratitude for the selfless acts they perform to serve and protect all people. Outside of their law enforcement roles, officers are private citizens with families, friends, and neighbors who deserve the same freedoms and protections to live their lives as any other person in New Jersey and this country.
AI Summary
This resolution strongly condemns anti-police rhetoric and violence, emphasizing the important role of law enforcement officers who serve the public honorably and protect all people regardless of their personal characteristics. The resolution acknowledges that while police are subject to appropriate scrutiny and accountability, recent protests and demonstrations have included harmful and inflammatory speech that targets law enforcement personnel, potentially inciting violence against them. By highlighting specific instances of unrest in cities like Ferguson, Baltimore, and Brooklyn, the resolution argues that while peaceful protest is a protected First Amendment right, threatening or violent actions against police officers are unacceptable. The resolution formally condemns any hate speech, threats, or inflammatory rhetoric that could endanger law enforcement personnel, recognizing that these officers are not just professionals but also private citizens with families and communities who deserve respect and protection. Additionally, the resolution mandates that copies of the resolution be transmitted to key law enforcement leadership organizations in New Jersey, including the State Police, State Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Policemen's Benevolent Association, to formally communicate its stance against anti-police rhetoric and violence.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness 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/AR46 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AR/46_I1.HTM |
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