Permits police officers to be assigned to public schools used as polling places during elections.

New Jersey A718 amends current law to allow police officers to be assigned to public schools used as polling places during elections. The bill permits district boards, superintendents of elections, or county clerks to request police presence for security purposes. Upon such a request, the police department may assign officers to ensure the orderly conduct of elections. The bill also mandates that officers must not interfere with voters while transporting election materials or providing security. This act takes effect immediately.

Permits police officers to be assigned to public schools used as polling places during elections.

New Jersey A718 amends current law to allow police officers to be assigned to public schools used as polling places during elections. The bill permits district boards, superintendents of elections, or county clerks to request police presence for security purposes. Upon such a request, the police department may assign officers to ensure the orderly conduct of elections. The bill also mandates that officers must not interfere with voters while transporting election materials or providing security. This act takes effect immediately.