A 487 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires chief law enforcement officer of municipal police departments to hold two community roundtables on police relations each year.

This New Jersey bill (A487) requires municipal police chiefs to hold two annual community roundtables on police relations - once in spring and once in fall - with specific scheduling and notice rules to encourage public participation. It also mandates the State Police Superintendent to host one regional roundtable per year in each of the state's three regions, covering identical topics. Key discussion points include racial profiling, officer recruitment, body camera regulations, and use-of-force policies. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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