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NJ S2017
NJ S2017Permits appointment of Class Three special law enforcement officers by county sheriffs.
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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 permits the appointment of Class Three special law enforcement officers by county sheriffs. Under current law, a local unit, which is defined as any municipality or county having established a regular police force, may appoint special law enforcement officers to perform certain duties. Current law provides that Class Three special law enforcement officers are authorized to exercise full powers and duties similar to those of a permanent, regularly appointed full-time police officer while providing security at a public or nonpublic school or a county college on the school or college premises during hours when the public or nonpublic school or county college is normally in session or when occupied by students, teachers, or professors. Under the provisions of this bill, in addition to a local unit, a county sheriff would also be permitted to appoint Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security at schools or county colleges.
AI Summary
This bill allows county sheriffs to appoint Class Three special law enforcement officers, expanding a power currently held by "local units," which are defined as municipalities or counties with established police forces. These special officers, when appointed by a county sheriff, will have the same full law enforcement powers as regular, full-time police officers, but only when providing security at public or private schools or county colleges during school hours or when students, teachers, or professors are present. The bill amends existing law, specifically referencing P.L.1985, c.439, to grant county sheriffs this authority.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2017 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2017_I1.HTM |
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