This bill amends current New Jersey law to authorize additional federal law enforcement officers to make arrests for violations of state law that constitute crimes of the first, second, or third degree. The existing law already permits certain federal officers, such as FBI agents and U.S. Marshals, to act as arresting officers when they reasonably believe a crime is being committed or attempted in their presence.

The proposed changes expand the list of eligible federal law enforcement personnel to include Naval Criminal Investigative Service special agents, Department of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations special agents, Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division special agents, Coast Guard Investigative Service special agents, and Department of Defense Office of Inspector General Defense Criminal Investigative Service special agents. This expansion aims to enhance law enforcement collaboration between state and federal agencies in addressing serious crimes. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2A:154-5