This bill amends existing law regarding the training of law enforcement officers in New Jersey. It mandates that all training provided to law enforcement officers by private companies or instructors must be approved annually by the Police Training Commission. The bill also requires these private entities to comply with oversight and monitoring requirements set by the commission. The Attorney General is tasked with establishing the approval process and any associated fees for private companies or instructors seeking to offer training.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that law enforcement officers are prohibited from attending training sessions provided by unapproved private companies or instructors, and their employing law enforcement units are not allowed to permit such attendance. This legislation is a response to concerns raised in a report by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller regarding the unregulated nature of private police training in the state.

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Introduced: 52:17B-71