New Jersey A4197 mandates pregnancy policies for law enforcement officers, including uniform modifications and duty assignments.
New Jersey A4197 requires law enforcement agencies to adopt a pregnancy policy for officers. This policy allows pregnant officers to modify their uniforms and be exempt from wearing body armor and duty belts while on maternity duty. Officers can request reassignment to maternity duty, which includes nonhazardous tasks like writing reports and clerical functions. Agencies must avoid assigning pregnant officers to high-risk duties. Officers must notify their supervisors of their pregnancy and can continue working unless their condition interferes with their duties.
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