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Our office was created by the Law Enforcement Professional Standards Act of 2009. The Legislature entrusted our office with the unique privilege of ensuring that law enforcement continues its practice of developing and revising policies and procedures in response to ever evolving legal principles.
We are dedicated to our mission of ensuring that the citizens of New Jersey continue to be protected and served by law enforcement professionals who conduct themselves in accordance with the highest standards of integrity, proficiency, and accountability.
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Recent News
Human Services, Office of the Attorney General & Motor Vehicle Commission Announce Efforts to Assist Law Enforcement when Interacting with Residents with Autism & Communication Disorders
Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and Acting Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Latrecia Littles-Floyd today announced new efforts underway to assist law enforcement officers to communicate effectively and avoid misunderstandings during encounters with individuals who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a communication disorder.
State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officer Involved in Fatal Police Encounter in Asbury Park on July 23, 2019
For Immediate Release: September 28, 2021 Office of the Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney General Office of Public Integrity and Accountability- Thomas J. Eicher, Executive DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter...
Married State Police Detectives Agree to Forfeit Their Jobs to Resolve Charges They Falsified Reports About Their Roles in Altercation in North Wildwood Bar
For Immediate Release: August 16, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Thomas J. Eicher, Executive Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter...