S.2209

Requires correctional police officers to wear body worn cameras and security camera systems to be installed in State correctional facilities.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2209 mandates correctional police officers to wear body worn cameras and install security camera systems in State correctional facilities.

New Jersey S2209 requires all correctional police officers in State correctional facilities to wear body worn cameras that record audio and video at all times while on duty, with specific exceptions. The video capabilities of the camera must be deactivated during certain activities, such as strip searches or when an officer is patrolling a restroom or shower facility, but audio must remain activated. The audio and video functions must remain activated during incidents involving bodily injury, death, use of force, or suspected criminal activity.

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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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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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