New Jersey § 52:17b-161
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-161, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:17b-161.
As used in this act: “Eligible municipality” means a municipality, which has a police department or force,
in which the number of violent and nonviolent crimes per police officer exceeds 70%
of the statewide average of municipalities with a municipal police department or force,
as reported in the 1991 Uniform Crime Report published by the Division of State Police. “Fringe benefits” means payments made by the employer for an employee's retirement,
social security, health and dental insurance, workers compensation, and unemployment,
disability and survivor's insurance. “Fund” means the Safe Neighborhoods Services Fund established by section 5 of this
act. 1 “Law enforcement equipment” or “equipment” means that equipment required for the provision
of law enforcement services including, but not limited to, police cars, computers
and peripheral equipment, police radios and other communications gear, weapons and
body armor for which a grant is awarded pursuant to section 9 of this act. 2 “Law enforcement project” or “project” means a project employing police officers for
which a grant is awarded pursuant to section 9 of this act. “Other law enforcement personnel” means non-police employees who enhance a project's
law enforcement capacity by performing paperwork and related support services, thereby
allowing police officers to devote more time to direct community policing duties. “Program” means the “Safe and Secure Communities Program” established by this act. 1
N.J.S.A. § 52:17B-163. 2
N.J.S.A. § 52:17B-167.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:17b-161
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-161 cover?
Section 52:17b-161 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 52:17b-161?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 52:17b-161 apply to my situation?
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