SENATE LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 4904

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  DECEMBER 4, 2025

      The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 4904.

      As reported by the committee, this bill permits the probationary or temporary appointment of a law enforcement officer as a State or county investigator under certain circumstances. 

     Under the bill, a permanent law enforcement officer who holds an active certification in the basic training course for police officers or State police may receive a probationary or temporary appointment as a State or county investigator for a total period not exceeding 120 days from the date of appointment for the purpose of enabling the officer to be trained and certified as a basic investigator.  The bill authorizes the law enforcement officer to perform the functions or duties of a permanently appointed investigator during the officer’s probationary or temporary appointment. 

     Upon successful completion of a probationary or temporary appointment, the bill provides that the law enforcement officer may apply to the Police Training Commission for licensure as a permanent investigator.  Under the bill, the probationary or temporary appointment remains in force and effect until the commission acts upon the application for licensure.