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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill concerns training for law enforcement officers. Under the provisions of this bill, a private company or instructor is prohibited from offering or providing any training to law enforcement officers unless approved by the Police Training Commission on an annual basis and is required to comply with any requirements established by the commission with respect to oversight and monitoring of training that is offered or provided. The Attorney General is required to set forth the requirements and procedure for approval of a private company or instructor, including but not limited to any fees that may be charged to a private company or instructor to apply for or obtain approval to offer or provide training. In addition, the bill provides that a law enforcement officer is not to attend and an employing law enforcement unit is not to permit a law enforcement officer to attend training provided by a private company or instructor that has not been approved by the commission. This bill is in response to a report issued by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller on December 6, 2023 entitled "The High Price of Unregulated Private Police Training to New Jersey."
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to establish stricter regulations for law enforcement training in New Jersey, primarily focusing on oversight of private training providers. Under the new provisions, private companies or instructors wanting to offer training to law enforcement officers must first obtain annual approval from the Police Training Commission and comply with specific oversight requirements. The Attorney General will develop the approval process, including setting application fees and establishing monitoring standards. Law enforcement officers will be prohibited from attending, and their employing agencies will be prohibited from allowing them to attend, any training sessions provided by unapproved private companies or instructors. This legislation appears to be a response to a December 2023 report by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller, which likely highlighted concerns about unregulated private police training. The bill will go into effect on the first day of the fourth month after its enactment, giving stakeholders time to prepare for the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading (on 03/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5215 | 01/16/2025 |
| Analysis - Statement APS 3/20/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5215_S1.PDF | 03/21/2025 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5215_I1.HTM | 01/24/2025 |
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