New Jersey A5037 allows county sheriffs to appoint special law enforcement officers.
New Jersey A5037 permits county sheriffs to appoint Class One, Two, and Three special law enforcement officers (SLEOs). Class One SLEOs handle routine traffic duties and may issue summonses for certain offenses, but cannot carry firearms. Class Two SLEOs have full police powers, including arrest authority, and can carry firearms if they complete required training. Class Three SLEOs are dedicated to school security, maintaining full police powers and firearm authorization on school premises. This bill aligns county sheriffs with local units in appointing SLEOs for authorized duties.
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