This bill amends current law to expand the training requirements for law enforcement officers in New Jersey, specifically by including the identification of machine gun conversion devices and their associated components. The Police Training Commission will mandate that all law enforcement officers receive periodic, commission-approved continuing education as a condition of their employment. The bill emphasizes that law enforcement units must provide reasonable opportunities for officers to complete this training.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process for submitting proof of training. Officers are required to submit their training documentation to their chief law enforcement officer, who will then forward it to the commission according to regulations prescribed by the commission. This legislation is in response to recommendations made by the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation regarding illegal firearms use and trends in the state. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of the seventh month following its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:17B-71