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NJ A3892

NJ A3892
Requires campus police officers to wear body worn cameras.


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Introduced
02/27/2024
In Committee
12/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 specifically requires campus police officers to wear body worn cameras while acting in the performance of their official duties. It also clarifies the definition of a "law enforcement officer" in the regulations for using body worn cameras to include campus police officers. The bill provides exceptions and guidelines for when the body worn cameras must be activated and when they can be deactivated, and establishes requirements for the retention and public access of the recorded footage. It also outlines disciplinary actions and legal presumptions that apply if an officer fails to adhere to the recording or retention requirements.

Committee Categories

Education, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 12/16/2024)

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