Requires DLPS to establish and make available to law enforcement agencies training materials concerning interactions with hearing impaired; requires annual training for law enforcement and contracting with qualified interpreters.
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Overview
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety (DLPS) to create and distribute training materials and an online tutorial for law enforcement officers on how to interact with people who are hearing impaired. It mandates annual training for all law enforcement agencies and campus police departments, and requires them to contract with an agency capable of providing a qualified interpreter within two hours of a request. The goal is to improve communication and understanding between officers and this population.
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Joseph Cryan
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