New Jersey A4543 allows Paterson and Newark police officers promoted after the 2019 sergeant exam to keep their promotions.
New Jersey A4543 addresses the potential demotion of over 100 police officers in Paterson and Newark who were promoted following the February 2019 police sergeant exam. The bill follows a decision by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission to invalidate the exam results due to disparities in scoring. The commission's decision led to the potential demotion of officers, which could negatively impact morale, disrupt command, and compromise public safety.
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