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NJ A3892

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2024

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands existing body worn camera requirements to include campus police officers appointed under P.L.1970, c.211, requiring them to wear cameras that record audio and video while performing official duties

  • Campus police officers would be subject to the same exceptions as other law enforcement, including exemptions for undercover assignments, non-uniformed duties, administrative positions, and meetings with confidential informants

  • Clarifies the definition of "law enforcement officer" in body worn camera regulations to explicitly include campus police officers

  • Body worn camera recordings must be retained for a minimum of 180 days, with extended three-year retention periods for recordings involving complaints, use of force, or ongoing investigations

  • Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires campus police officers to wear body worn cameras.

Higher Education

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

12/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education12/16/2024
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee2/27/2024

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