This bill amends current law to provide credit for police training course exemptions to individuals who have served as military law enforcement officers in any branch of the Armed Forces or a Reserve component, provided their separation was under honorable conditions. Specifically, it adds a new provision that allows these individuals to be exempted from taking parts of the basic training course that are substantially similar to the training they received while serving in the military. The amount of credit granted will be determined by the Police Training Commission, but the bill clarifies that it does not allow for a complete exemption from the entire basic training course.

Under existing law, the Police Training Commission can exempt individuals from police training requirements if they have completed a substantially equivalent course within the last three years. This bill expands those exemptions to include military law enforcement officers, thereby recognizing their prior training and experience as relevant qualifications for law enforcement positions in New Jersey. The bill aims to streamline the hiring process for these veterans while ensuring they still meet necessary training standards.

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Introduced: 52:17B-68