Under the new measure, law enforcement officers would need to pass a psychological exam, stay up-to-date with training and abide by the same set of standards, rather than the patchwork of requirements across local and county agencies.
Gov. Phil Murphy wants all police officers in New Jersey to be licensed, a move he says will bolster professionalism and accountability.Gov. Phil Murphy wants all police officers in New Jersey to be licensed, a move he says will bolster professionalism and accountability.
“These licenses should be held with honor as they show that these officers have been through rigorous training and have upheld what it means to be a law enforcement officer to the highest professional standards,” Murphy said. These licenses should be held with honor as they show that these officers have been through rigorous training and have upheld what it means to be a law enforcement officer“It will send a strong message that our cops and correction officers are living up to their oaths both in word and in deed,” Murphy said during the press conference Wednesday.
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