S.1499

Requires correctional police officers to wear body worn cameras under certain circumstances.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1499 mandates correctional police officers to wear body worn cameras in specific situations.

New Jersey S1499 requires correctional police officers in state correctional facilities to wear body worn cameras under certain circumstances. These include when designated as part of the Special Operations Group, while in close custody or housing units, when providing mobile security, and when in contact with the public. The bill aims to enhance surveillance, reduce sexual assault, provide unbiased accounts of use of force, and deter negative behavior. The act will take effect on the first day of the seventh month following its enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee