Requires Attorney General to revise law enforcement use of force policy; implements certain reforms.
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This bill directs the New Jersey Attorney General to revise the state’s law enforcement use of force policy and implement several reforms. The revised policy must include requirements for de-escalation techniques, proportional use of force, reporting of excessive force, guidelines on firearm use, and procedures for citizen complaints. It also mandates training standards and considerations for vulnerable populations, as well as regular policy reviews.
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