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NJ A5681
Establishes that State police officers assigned to certain positions are not to be excluded from promotion.
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Introduced
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
In Committee
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a State law enforcement officer is not to be excluded from promotion or otherwise penalized for engaging in detachment from service or from being assigned to a confidential position. The bill defines "detachment from service" as a temporary separation of a State law enforcement officer from the officer's assigned unit for a specific purpose or duty involving assignment to a different location or unit. "Confidential position" is defined as a position that requires a State law enforcement officer to have access to sensitive information and may include involvement in positions that provide protective services to members of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches. Under the bill, detachment from service positions or confidential positions are to be included in the accrued time that a State law enforcement officer earns for promotional purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes protections for state police officers who are temporarily assigned to specialized roles by defining two key terms: "detachment from service position" and "confidential position". A detachment from service position refers to a temporary separation of a law enforcement officer from their regular unit to perform a specific duty at a different location or unit. A confidential position involves an officer having access to sensitive information, potentially including protective services for members of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches. The bill ensures that state law enforcement officers cannot be excluded from promotion or penalized for being assigned to these types of positions. Furthermore, the bill mandates that any time an officer spends in a detachment from service or confidential position will be counted towards their promotional time accrual, effectively preventing these specialized assignments from hindering an officer's career advancement. The legislation aims to provide more flexibility and fairness in law enforcement career progression by removing barriers to promotion that might arise from temporary or sensitive assignments.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 05/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5681 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5681_I1.HTM |
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