S.2137

Requires civil service examination for police and correctional police officers to include questions to identify implicit racial bias.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2137 mandates civil service exams for police and correctional officers to include questions identifying implicit racial bias.

New Jersey S2137 requires the Civil Service Commission to incorporate questions on implicit racial bias into the civil service examination for entry-level law enforcement officers. This includes municipal and county police officers, adult and juvenile correctional police officers, sheriff’s officers, and other law enforcement positions. Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions.

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Where it stands

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

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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