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NJ S4539
Requires Superintendent of State Police to implement policy to diversify State Police Academy civilian instructors and contractors.
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Introduced
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
In Committee
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Division of State Police to develop a policy to diversify civilian instructor employment at the State Police Academy. Under the provisions of the bill, the Superintendent of State Police is required to create and implement a policy that seeks to recruit and prioritize the selection of women and minorities to serve as civilian instructors and contractors at the State Police Academy in order to diversify the instruction received by State Police recruits. The superintendent is required to review the policy annually, and update it as necessary, to effectuate the purposes of the bill. The bill requires the superintendent to submit an annual report to the Attorney General and the Legislature which is required to include: (1) the age, gender, race, and ethnicity of each civilian instructor or contractor employed or otherwise compensated by the Division of State Police to provide recruit instruction at the State Police Academy; and (2) a summary of the annual review of the policy conducted pursuant to the bill which details any updates to the policy.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Superintendent of the State Police to develop and implement a policy aimed at diversifying civilian instructors and contractors at the State Police Academy by actively recruiting and prioritizing women and minorities. Within six months of the act's effective date, the superintendent must create a policy that seeks to increase diversity among civilian instructors, with a mandate to review and update the policy annually. The bill further requires the superintendent to submit an annual report to the Attorney General and the Legislature detailing the demographic characteristics (age, gender, race, and ethnicity) of civilian instructors and contractors providing recruit instruction, as well as a summary of the policy review and any updates made. The goal of this legislation is to ensure that State Police recruits receive instruction from a more diverse group of civilian educators, potentially bringing varied perspectives and experiences to the training environment. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 05/29/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4539 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4539_I1.HTM |
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