Broad support for NJ police licensing program

Social advocates are applauding lawmakers for advancing a bill that would require police officers in New Jersey to be licensed. Under the measure, police officers would face decertification for various instances of misconduct, including being convicted of a crime in the U.S., having two or more DWI offenses, and unprofessional conduct causing public harm.

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[WoJackHorseman]

Police need accountability just like everyone else

[IamMichelle]

My and my families stolen identities used here!!

[dougguard]

I have never seen a head so pointed as that of “Patrick.” Really! Criminal Anthropologist would have a field day examination of that death row skull.

[shannamac]

Most other countries require all police to have a bachelor's degree worth of education or training.

[Armed-Forever]

this is what shoulda happened!!! states can pass their own laws, but the problem is democrats are in bed with cops

[sparkles]

I love it, I love it, I love it! Every state should require this as well as getting rid of qualified immunity.