Bill > S3114

This bill, known as the "Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act," requires law enforcement officers, defined as members of any federal, State, county, or municipal agency empowered to enforce laws, to reveal their facial identity when interacting with the public during official duties, with exceptions for undercover operations, tactical situations, threats of retaliation, or specific protective gear like medical masks or masks for emergency protection from smoke, cold, or biological/chemical agents. Additionally, before arresting or detaining someone, officers must provide sufficient identification, which can be met by wearing a uniform with agency insignia, showing a department-issued ID card with a photo, displaying a numbered badge or tag, or verbally stating their name and agency. However, these identification requirements do not apply if releasing the information would jeopardize an investigation, a supervisor deems stealth necessary, or the officer reasonably believes their personal safety is at risk, though plainclothes officers can still intervene in urgent public safety matters. The Attorney General will issue guidelines to implement these provisions, and the act takes effect immediately.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3114