Bill > S4904

This bill modifies existing New Jersey law to allow permanent law enforcement officers with an active basic training certification for police officers or State Police to receive a probationary or temporary appointment as a State or county investigator for up to 120 days. During this period, the officer can be trained and certified as a basic investigator while being permitted to perform the functions of a permanently appointed investigator. The bill provides that upon successfully completing the probationary or temporary appointment, the law enforcement officer may apply to the Police Training Commission for licensure as a permanent investigator, and the probationary appointment will remain in effect until the commission acts on the licensure application. This change expands the previous law's provisions by creating a pathway for currently certified law enforcement officers to transition into investigator roles with a structured training and certification process, ensuring that officers receive appropriate preparation while allowing them to perform necessary investigative duties during their training period.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4904