Concerns psychological testing of police officers.
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Overview
This bill requires psychological evaluations for individuals seeking appointment as law enforcement officers in New Jersey, including municipal, county, campus, and sheriff’s officers. It defines a ‘psychological evaluation’ as an oral interview and clinical test to assess suitability for law enforcement duties, considering factors like implicit bias. The bill also mandates periodic re-evaluations and allows for ‘fitness-for-duty’ evaluations when necessary, while granting officers the right to review evaluation results and providing protections for evaluators.
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Joseph Cryan
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