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NJ S4557
Establishes that State police officers assigned to certain positions are not to be excluded from promotion.
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Introduced
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
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 law enforcement officers who are temporarily assigned to specialized positions by defining two key types of assignments: "detachment from service" and "confidential positions". Specifically, the bill prevents state police officers from being penalized or excluded from promotion when they are temporarily separated from their primary unit to work in a different location or assigned to a position requiring access to sensitive information, such as providing protective services to government branch members. Under this legislation, any time spent in these specialized assignments will count towards an officer's promotional time, ensuring that such temporary assignments do not negatively impact an officer's career progression. The bill aims to support law enforcement officers who take on critical but potentially career-interrupting roles by guaranteeing that their professional development and opportunities for advancement remain unimpeded. The legislation takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 06/02/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4557 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4557_I1.HTM |
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