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NJ S2010
NJ S2010Authorizes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security at public and private colleges.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security at four-year public and private colleges in this State. P.L.2016, c.68 established an additional category of "Class Three" special law enforcement officers under the Special Law Enforcement Officers' Act. The law currently authorizes these part-time officers to provide security in this State's public and nonpublic schools and county colleges. A person is eligible to be appointed as a Class Three special law enforcement officer if he or she is a retired police officer, less than 65 years old, and has served as duly qualified, fully-trained, full-time municipal or county police officer or was regularly employed as a full-time member of the State Police. The person also has to be physically capable of performing the job and have the appropriate law enforcement and safe schools resource officer training. The bill expands the scope of those locations where Class Three special law enforcement officers are authorized to provide security to also include four-year public and independent institutions of higher education.
AI Summary
This bill expands the authority of Class Three special law enforcement officers, who are part-time officers typically retired police officers under 65 with specific training and physical capabilities, to provide security at four-year public and private colleges. Previously, these officers, established by a 2016 law, were authorized to provide security at public and nonpublic schools and county colleges. The bill amends existing law to include four-year institutions of higher education among the locations where these officers can exercise full police powers and duties while on campus during operational hours or when occupied by students or staff.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2010 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2010_I1.HTM |
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