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NJ S4310
Provides police training course credit to prior military law enforcement officer seeking employment as law enforcement officer in NJ.
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Introduced
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires prior military law enforcement officers seeking employment as a law enforcement officer in this State to receive credit for exemption from certain police training course requirements, provided that the officer's separation from the Armed Forces or a Reserve component thereof was under honorable conditions. Under current law and practice, the Police Training Commission can exempt from the requirements of a police training course any person who demonstrates to the commission's satisfaction that the person has successfully completed a police training course conducted by any Federal, State, or other public or private agency, provided that the requirements of the course are substantially equivalent to the requirements of the law and has been completed in the preceding three years. This bill requires applicable exemptions to apply to any person who served as a military law enforcement officer and is seeking employment as a law enforcement officer in this State. These individuals must be granted credits, as determined by the Police Training Commission, for exemption from each part of the basic training course that is substantially similar to a police training course completed by the military law enforcement officer, provided that the officer's separation from the Armed Forces, or a Reserve component thereof, was under honorable conditions. The bill does not permit an individual to receive an exemption from the entirety of the police training course.
AI Summary
This bill modifies New Jersey's law enforcement training requirements to provide special accommodations for military law enforcement officers seeking employment in the state. Specifically, the bill requires that individuals who have served as military law enforcement officers within the past three years and were honorably discharged can receive partial credits toward the state's basic police training course. These credits will be determined by the Police Training Commission and will apply to course sections that are substantially similar to training the individual already completed during military service. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that while these officers can receive significant credits, they cannot be completely exempt from the entire basic training course. This change aims to recognize the valuable law enforcement experience of military personnel and streamline their transition into civilian law enforcement roles in New Jersey, while still ensuring that all new officers meet the state's comprehensive training standards.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 05/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4310 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4310_I1.HTM |
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