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NJ A4073

NJ A4073
Requires Police Training Commission to adopt training course on school emergency response.

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Introduced
03/14/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 adopt a training course regarding school emergency response, including response to an active shooter threat. The training course is required to include lockdown drill observations. Under the bill, the training will be administered by the employing agency as part of the in-service training provided to each local police officer in each law enforcement unit operating in this State. The bill further provides that prior to being appointed to permanent status as a local police officer in a law enforcement unit, an individual is required to complete the training course. Every local police officer appointed prior to the effective date of this bill is required to, within 36 months of the effective date, satisfactorily complete a training course in school emergency response.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Police Training Commission in the Department of Law and Public Safety to adopt a training course on school emergency response, including response to an active shooter threat. The training course must include lockdown drill observations and will be administered by the employing agency as part of the in-service training for local police officers. Prior to being appointed as a permanent local police officer, individuals must complete the training course, and all existing local police officers must complete the training course within 36 months of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 03/14/2024)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4073
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4500/4073_I1.HTM
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