Requires State Police to establish community policing unit.
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This bill directs the New Jersey State Police to create a dedicated community policing unit. The goal is to foster better relationships and increased trust between the police and the communities they serve. The unit will focus on strategies like community engagement, diversity in recruitment, training, and requiring troopers to participate in community activities on a regular basis. The Superintendent of State Police will be required to report annually on the unit’s progress to the Attorney General and the Legislature.
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