A5300

Requires State Police to establish community policing unit.

Introduced·6/23/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A5300 mandates the establishment of a community policing unit within the State Police to enhance community engagement and diversity.

New Jersey A5300 requires the Superintendent of State Police to create a community policing unit within the Division of State Police. This unit aims to foster trust and transparency between the State Police and the communities they serve. Key responsibilities include developing strategies to increase community engagement by collaborating with various stakeholders to address local issues, and establishing practices to boost diversity in State Police recruitment. The unit must also issue an annual report to the Attorney General and the Legislature summarizing its activities.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 23

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee