New Jersey § 40a:14-181
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-181, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:14-181.
a. A State, county , or municipal police department or force engaged in the enforcement of Title 39 of
the Revised Statutes or any local ordinance adopted pursuant to this title shall not
establish any quota for arrests or citations. The department or force may, however, collect, analyze , and apply information concerning the number of arrests and citations in order to
ensure that a particular officer or group of officers does not violate any applicable
legal obligation and for the purpose of forwarding that information to the Superintendent of State
Police for inclusion in the Uniform Crime Report . b. The department or force shall not use the number of arrests or citations issued
by a law enforcement officer when evaluating the performance of a law enforcement officer, or as a criterion for promotion, demotion, dismissal , discipline , or the earning of any benefit provided by the department or force. c. A department or force shall not post data regarding the number of arrests or citations
in any area that is common to all law enforcement officers of the department or force,
including a police station or barracks, for the purpose of creating competition between
officers with respect to arrests and citations.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:14-181
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-181 cover?
Section 40a:14-181 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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