NJ A4175

Requires the Attorney General to review and revise the statewide use of force policy for law enforcement officers every even-numbered year, incorporating core principles such as respecting human life, prioritizing de-escalation, and using deadly force only as a last resort

Mandates three public hearings (in northern, central, and southern regions of New Jersey) during each policy review to gather community feedback from local law enforcement and community members

Establishes a reporting procedure for all use of force incidents by law enforcement officers, with data compiled and published on the Department of Law and Public Safety website and made available under the Open Public Records Act

Requires the Attorney General to issue guidelines for law enforcement encounters with barricaded individuals, addressing mental health crisis identification, de-escalation techniques, crisis negotiation, and coordination with mental health professionals

Directs the Police Training Commission to develop mandatory training for all law enforcement officers on identifying and responding to barricaded individual situations, hostage scenarios, and individuals experiencing behavioral or mental health crises