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This bill requires the Attorney General to establish a comprehensive training program and resource-sharing protocols to help municipal police departments better manage large gatherings and flash mobs (defined as spontaneous gatherings of 50 or more people typically organized through social media). The training program will cover crowd management and control techniques, including specific strategies for handling juvenile crowds, responding to social media activity related to such events, coordinating with neighboring law enforcement agencies, and ensuring public safety. The bill provides for municipal police departments to request additional resources such as social media monitoring tools, mobile command units, and personnel support from county and state law enforcement agencies when facing challenges with large gatherings or flash mobs. The Attorney General is authorized to develop protocols for requesting immediate support during these incidents and may promulgate rules and regulations to implement the bill's provisions. The goal is to enhance local law enforcement's capacity to manage potentially challenging public events with improved coordination, training, and resource allocation.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4653