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S 3093

Requires Superintendent of State Police to implement policy to diversify State Police Academy civilian instructors and contractors.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Angela McKnight and 2 co-sponsors

Requires the State Police to create and annually update a policy to recruit and prioritize women and minorities as civilian instructors/contractors at the Academy.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Bill Summary · S 3093

Summary of Bill S 3093 (New Jersey, 222nd Session)

Title

Requires Superintendent of State Police to implement policy to diversify State Police Academy civilian instructors and contractors.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill requires the Division of State Police to develop and implement a policy aimed at increasing diversity among civilian instructors and contractors who provide recruit instruction at the State Police Academy.
  • Specifically, it seeks to recruit and prioritize women and minorities to serve as civilian instructors and contractors, in order to diversify the instruction received by State Police recruits.

Key Provisions

Section 1: Policy Development and Annual Review

  • Within six months of the act’s effective date, the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police must:
    • Create and implement a policy to recruit and prioritize women and minority individuals for civilian instructor and contractor roles at the State Police Academy.
    • Ensure the policy is designed to diversify recruit instruction.
    • Review the policy annually and update it as necessary to fulfill the act’s purposes.

Section 1: Reporting Requirements

  • The Superintendent must submit an annual report to the Attorney General and the Legislature (as required by law) that includes:
    • (1) Demographic data on civilian instructors or contractors employed or compensated by the Division of State Police to provide recruit instruction at the State Police Academy, including age, gender, race, and ethnicity.
    • (2) A summary of the annual policy review, detailing any updates or changes made to the policy.

Effective Date

  • The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Procedural Details

  • The bill originates in the Senate (S 3093) and, as of the action history, was introduced and referred to the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (January 13, 2026).
  • Co-sponsors include Benjie Wimberly, Britnee Timberlake, and Angela McKnight.

Potential Impact

Who Is Affected

  • State Police, specifically the Division of State Police and the State Police Academy.
  • Civilian instructors and contractors who provide recruit instruction at the Academy.
  • The broader public, through potential changes in recruitment practices and training culture.

Administrative and Compliance Effects

  • The Superintendent must develop a formal policy within six months and conduct annual reviews.
  • Regular reporting to the Attorney General and Legislature requires collection and disclosure of demographic data for instructors/contractors and documentation of policy updates.

Broader Implications

  • The bill aims to foster diversity among civilian instructional staff, which could influence the training experiences and perspectives presented to recruits.
  • Data transparency is increased through annual demographic reporting and policy updates.

Notes

  • No changes to sworn officer staffing or training standards are specified; the focus is limited to civilian instructors and contractors at the State Police Academy.
  • If enacted, implementation hinges on the Superintendent’s ability to recruit and prioritize candidates from women and minority groups within the civilian instructor/contractor pool.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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