This bill mandates that the Police Training Commission in New Jersey include cultural diversity and implicit bias training in the basic training curriculum for police officers. The training materials will be developed or identified by the Department of Law and Public Safety, ensuring that all new officers receive this essential instruction as part of their foundational training. The bill defines implicit bias as the unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions towards individuals.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to require that instructors at police training academies possess specialized training in cultural diversity and implicit bias in policing. This aims to enhance the quality of training provided to law enforcement officers and promote positive interactions with community members of diverse backgrounds. The bill is set to take effect four months after its enactment.

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Introduced: 52:17B-71