Requires correctional police officers to wear body worn cameras under certain circumstances.
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This bill requires correctional police officers in New Jersey’s state correctional facilities to wear body worn cameras under specific circumstances. Officers must activate the cameras when part of the Special Operations Group, in close custody units, housing units, while providing mobile security, or when interacting with the public. The goal is to improve surveillance, provide unbiased records of incidents, and deter misconduct within the facilities.
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