Requires civil service examination for police and correctional police officers to include questions to identify implicit racial bias.
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Overview
This bill requires New Jersey’s Civil Service Commission to add questions to the exams for police and correctional officers designed to assess candidates’ awareness of implicit racial bias. The goal is to identify unconscious biases that might influence decision-making in law enforcement. These questions will be included in the exams for applicants seeking positions as police officers, correctional officers, and other related roles. The bill aims to promote fairness and reduce potential discriminatory practices within the state’s law enforcement system.
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Joseph Cryan
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