Authorizes creation of local civilian review boards to review police operations and conduct; appropriates $600,000.

This bill authorizes New Jersey municipalities and counties to establish civilian review boards to examine police conduct and operations. These boards would consist of at least seven community members appointed by local officials, with members required to complete training within six months of appointment. The boards could only investigate complaints about excessive force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or offensive language, and would recommend policy changes or discipline consistent with civil service laws. The bill appropriates $600,000 from the General Fund to fund the training program for these review board members. All records maintained by the boards would remain confidential during investigations and permanently unavailable to the public.