First Date of Senate Police Reform Hearings Announced
First Date of Senate Police Reform Hearings Announced
Trenton – The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee will convene on Wednesday, July 15th, to hold its first of a planned series of hearings to discuss police reform across New Jersey.
“Our streets reflect the outrage shared throughout the nation over the senseless and horrific murder of George Floyd,” said Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex), chair of the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. “As peaceful protests continue to take place far and wide, calling for an end of the racial injustices plaguing our nation and for police reform, it is our duty as elected officials to address these concerns here at home.”
The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee will be holding a series of hearings focusing on the issue of police reform in our state in order to do just that.
“It is time for our country to have an honest conversation on what needs to be done to move our society forward. On July 15th, the committee will open its discussion by hearing from key stakeholders from both police unions and representatives of our communities throughout New Jersey on how we can effectively address the issues and concerns here at home.
“All Americans have the right to be treated and viewed as equal, regardless of race. The collective voices of the people protesting for justice will be heard, as New Jersey takes a proactive approach to ensure the rights of all individuals will be respected and valued.”
The remaining dates for the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee’s hearings will be announced shortly.
