New Jersey § 2a:154-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:154-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:154-4.
All correctional police officers of the State of New Jersey, parole officers employed by the State Parole
Board and investigators in the Department of Corrections, who have been or who may
hereafter be appointed or employed, shall, by virtue of such appointment or employment
and in addition to any other power or authority, be empowered to exercise full police powers and to act as peace officers , at all times, for the detection, apprehension, arrest and conviction of offenders against the law. Correctional police officers empowered with full police powers under this section
shall, while performing their duties in a lawful manner, be deemed to be acting under
lawful authority and shall enjoy all the immunities from tort liability and shall
have all the pension, relief, disability, workmen's compensation, insurance and other
benefits they otherwise enjoy when performing their regular duties.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:154-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:154-4 cover?
Section 2a:154-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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