New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A1184

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Provides that law enforcement officers appointed by educational institutions, NJT, and Burlington County Bridge Commission are entitled to certain statutory rights and privileges.

Impact

By enacting A1184, the law will enable appointed officers at institutions such as colleges and universities, as well as those associated with the new NJ Transit Police Department, to operate more seamlessly within the public safety framework of New Jersey. The bill suggests that this adjustment will not only bolster the authority of these officers but also enhance the overall security and management processes within those institutions and transit systems. As laws are amended to include these rights, it will clarify the scope of their powers, including the ability to make arrests and enforce regulations, which could lead to improved safety standards.

Summary

Assembly Bill A1184 aims to clarify and extend the rights and privileges of law enforcement officers appointed by educational institutions, the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT), and the Burlington County Bridge Commission. The bill stipulates that these officers are entitled to the same rights and privileges that municipal law enforcement officers enjoy according to the relevant New Jersey statutes, specifically those found in Title 40A. This is significant as it formally recognizes officers in varied capacities and ensures they have equivalent authority and responsibility as municipal police.

Contention

There may be points of contention regarding the scope of power and representation of officers under this bill, especially among stakeholders like local police jurisdictions and labor organizations. Opponents may argue that expanding rights without adequate oversight could risk over-policing or mismanagement of authority by non-municipal officers. There needs to be a balance between ensuring public safety and maintaining proper checks on law enforcement powers at non-traditional law enforcement entities such as educational institutions and transit authorities.

Companion Bills

NJ A3553

Carry Over Provides that law enforcement officers appointed by educational institutions, NJT, and Burlington County Bridge Commission are entitled to certain statutory rights and privileges.

Previously Filed As

NJ A3553

Provides that law enforcement officers appointed by educational institutions, NJT, and Burlington County Bridge Commission are entitled to certain statutory rights and privileges.

NJ S1626

Clarifies that law enforcement officers appointed by educational institutions and NJT are entitled to certain statutory rights and privileges.

NJ S2850

Clarifies that law enforcement officers appointed by educational institutions and NJT are entitled to certain statutory rights and privileges.

NJ A3119

Clarifies certain law enforcement officers are eligible for special disciplinary arbitration.

NJ S84

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.

NJ S1942

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.

NJ A2265

Provides representation of Burlington County on SJTA.

NJ A1262

Requires retired law enforcement officers to qualify in use of firearm once a year.

NJ A1158

Provides representation of Burlington County on SJTA.

NJ A3483

Requires retired law enforcement officers to qualify in use of firearm once a year.

Similar Bills

NJ A3553

Provides that law enforcement officers appointed by educational institutions, NJT, and Burlington County Bridge Commission are entitled to certain statutory rights and privileges.

NJ A3119

Clarifies certain law enforcement officers are eligible for special disciplinary arbitration.

NJ A2698

Provides STEM graduate retention tax credit for certain employers who pay certain employees' education loan debt.

NJ S2306

"New Jersey Works Act"; permits businesses to apply for tax credits for establishing approved pre-employment and work readiness training programs in partnership with schools, nonprofit organizations, or educational institutions.

NJ A2530

Establishes a manufacturing reinvestment account program to incentivize capital investment and workforce training in New Jersey with income tax rate reductions, deferrals, and accelerated deductions.

NJ A3464

Establishes a manufacturing reinvestment account program to incentivize capital investment and workforce training in New Jersey with income tax rate reductions, deferrals, and accelerated deductions.

NJ S1485

"New Jersey Works Act"; Permits businesses to create pre-employment training programs in partnership with nonprofit organizations or educational institutions; provides tax credit to businesses that provide financial assistance to pre-employment training programs; makes appropriation.

NJ A708

Requires certain offenders to register under Megan's Law; upgrades the crimes of invasion of privacy and peering into a window of a dwelling for a second or subsequent offense.