S 3068
Establishes crime of strangulation chokehold.
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Bill overview
This bill creates a new crime in New Jersey called ‘strangulation chokehold,’ specifically targeting the use of techniques that block a person’s airway or employ chokeholds with the intent to cause serious bodily injury or death. It applies to various law enforcement officials, including police officers, correctional officers, and juvenile justice staff. The bill aims to clarify and strengthen existing policies regarding the use of force by these personnel, following a 2020 Attorney General ban on similar tactics.
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