NJ A2678

Law enforcement agencies must obtain a court order before using imaging surveillance devices that employ radar, sonar, infrared, or other remote sensing technology to observe individuals, items, or activities inside closed structures

Applications for court orders must be made in writing under oath and include the identity of targets (if known), the purpose of surveillance, location of the operation, and duration of the surveillance period

Applicants must demonstrate that normal investigative procedures have been tried and failed, are unlikely to succeed, or would be too dangerous to employ

The bill covers any state or local law enforcement authority with powers to detect, investigate, apprehend, arrest, and convict offenders under New Jersey law

The Attorney General or county prosecutor may file court order applications on behalf of law enforcement agencies or officers