NJ A1388

Requires the Attorney General to review and revise the statewide use of force policy at least every even-numbered year, with revisions promoting de-escalation, proportional force, and deadly force only as a last resort.

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

Establishes a reporting procedure for all use of force incidents to the Department of Law and Public Safety, with information compiled on a publicly accessible website subject to the Open Public Records Act.

Requires the Attorney General to issue guidelines for barricaded individual encounters, distinguishing between mental health crises and other situations, with protocols for de-escalation, crisis negotiation, and mental health professional involvement.

Directs the Police Training Commission to develop mandatory training on barricaded individual situations, including identification, response protocols, and interacting with individuals in behavioral and mental health crises.