This bill mandates the Attorney General of New Jersey to establish a uniform basic course curriculum for police training, which will be implemented at all approved police training schools in the state. The Attorney General is required to consult with the Police Training Commission in developing this curriculum and must review and update it annually as deemed necessary. The bill defines a "basic course" as an entry-level training program for police trainees and identifies "approved schools" as those authorized by the commission to conduct police training courses.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to grant the Police Training Commission the authority to implement the curriculum developed by the Attorney General, as well as to prescribe minimum courses of study, attendance requirements, and standards of operation for these schools. The commission will also oversee the approval and certification of training schools and instructors, ensuring that law enforcement officers receive adequate training. The changes aim to standardize police training across New Jersey, enhancing the quality and consistency of law enforcement education.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:17B-71