New Jersey S1004 allows school districts to hire security officers for school buildings and mandates agreements with local law enforcement.
New Jersey S1004 permits school districts to employ safe schools resource officers or Class Three special law enforcement officers for security purposes during school hours. The State will fund these positions if hired after the bill's effective date. Additionally, school districts must enter into a written agreement with local law enforcement or the Superintendent of the State Police, detailing the chain of command, roles, work hours, qualifications, communication channels, training, and firearm authority for the security personnel.
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