S.775

Requires Attorney General to revise guidelines regarding use of conducted energy devices by law enforcement officers; establishes law enforcement conducted energy device training.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S775 revises guidelines for law enforcement use of conducted energy devices and establishes training requirements.

New Jersey S775 mandates the Attorney General to revise the New Jersey Use of Force Policy concerning law enforcement officers' use of conducted energy devices. The bill removes conducted energy devices from the definition of enhanced mechanical force and reclassifies them as mechanical force. It also authorizes law enforcement officers to carry these devices if they complete an annual training course. The training includes six hours of instruction, a written exam with a 90% passing score, functional tests, tactical training, and classroom instruction.

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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