S.84

Permits local governments to request civil service law enforcement examinations; increases training reimbursement for law enforcement positions; removes certain law enforcement appointees from civil service eligible list; allows county hiring preference for county police departments.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S84 allows local governments to request civil service law enforcement examinations, increases training reimbursement for law enforcement.

New Jersey S84 permits county or municipal police departments to request civil service law enforcement examinations to fill vacancies. It mandates that such examinations be held within ten business days of the request. The bill also expands the training reimbursement period and amount for certain law enforcement agencies that hire new officers. It removes appointees from the civil service eligible list for entry-level law enforcement positions and allows county police departments to establish a hiring preference for county residents.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation 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 State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee