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Introduced
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
In Committee
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Superintendent of State Police to establish a community policing unit within the Division of State Police. The purpose of the unit would be to promote trust and transparency between the State Police and members of the communities in which they serve. The unit's responsibilities would include, but not be limited to: (1) developing and implementing strategies to increase community engagement by working with other State agencies, community groups, elected officials, the private sector, and local law enforcement agencies to address quality of life and crime issues identified by the residents within the area of each State Trooper road station; (2) establishing community engagement practices for the purpose of increasing gender, racial, and ethnic diversity in State Police recruitment (3) developing a community policing training curriculum to be administered biennially to each State trooper for the purpose of increasing awareness and understanding of inclusive communities within the State; and (4) developing guidelines that establish a mandatory minimum number of hours of participation in community engagement activities on an annual basis for each State Trooper. The bill requires the superintendent to issue a report annually to the Attorney General and the Legislature which includes a summary of the unit's activities.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey State Police Superintendent to establish a new community policing unit designed to improve relationships between law enforcement and local communities. The unit will have four primary responsibilities: (1) develop strategies to increase community engagement by collaborating with various stakeholders like community groups, elected officials, and local law enforcement to address local quality of life and crime issues; (2) create recruitment practices aimed at increasing diversity in gender, race, and ethnicity within the State Police; (3) develop a community policing training curriculum that will be delivered to all State troopers every two years to enhance understanding of inclusive communities; and (4) create guidelines mandating that each State Trooper participate in a minimum number of community engagement activities annually. The Superintendent is also required to submit an annual report to the Attorney General and Legislature detailing the unit's activities. The bill will take effect four months after its enactment, providing time for the State Police to set up and implement the new community policing unit.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 05/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5641 | 05/05/2025 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5641_I1.HTM | 05/09/2025 |
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