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NJ A3970
NJ A3970Requires Police Training Commission to study gender disparity in police employment and issue recommendations.
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Introduced
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Police Training Commission in the Department of Law and Public Safety to study and evaluate gender disparity in police employment in State, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies. Under the bill, the commission is required to consider issues including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring practices, and retention policies. The bill requires the commission to issue a report to the Governor and the Legislature no later than six months following enactment of this bill that contains the commission's findings and recommendations concerning methods to improve Statewide gender disparity in police employment.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Police Training Commission in the Department of Law and Public Safety to study and evaluate gender disparity in police employment in State, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies, including issues related to recruitment, hiring practices, and retention policies. The commission is required to issue a report to the Governor and the Legislature within six months that contains its findings and recommendations for improving Statewide gender disparity in police employment. The bill is intended to address the persistent problem of underrepresentation of women in law enforcement in New Jersey, which is lower than the national average, and the potential benefits of having more women police officers, such as less use of force and better outcomes for crime victims.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 03/04/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3970 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3970_I1.HTM |
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