S.218

Concerns body worn cameras for law enforcement officers.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S218 mandates body worn cameras for law enforcement officers and operational detectives, outlines retention periods, and specifies when.

New Jersey S218 addresses the use of body worn cameras by law enforcement officers and operational detectives. It requires all uniformed State, county, and municipal patrol officers to wear body worn cameras that record audio and video during official duties, with certain exceptions. Operational detectives, defined as non-uniformed officers deployed for detection and apprehension, must also wear body worn cameras while on patrol.

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Law and Public Safety Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

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