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NJ A1378

NJ A1378
Requires adult corrections officers in State facilities to complete in-service training program.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Commissioner of Corrections, in consultation with the Police Training Commission, to develop and implement an in-service training program for adult corrections officers appointed by the State who have satisfactorily completed the basic training course approved by the commission. The program curriculum would be developed by the commissioner based upon a needs assessment and in compliance with the standards of the American Correctional Association. The commissioner is to design the program to accommodate the experience level of individual corrections officers. Officers would be required to satisfactorily complete the in-service training program.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Commissioner of Corrections, in consultation with the Police Training Commission, to develop and implement an in-service training program for adult corrections officers appointed by the State who have completed the basic training course approved by the Commission. The program curriculum would be based on a needs assessment and comply with the standards of the American Correctional Association, and would be designed to accommodate the experience level of individual corrections officers. The bill also mandates that all State-appointed adult corrections officers who have completed the basic in-service training course must satisfactorily complete the new in-service training program developed by the Commissioner.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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