N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-146.23: Immunity from tort liability; benefits.

5. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, housing authority police officers appointed pursuant to this act shall have all the immunities from tort liability and shall have all the pension, relief, disability, workers' compensation, insurance and other benefits enjoyed by regular law enforcement officers while performing their duties.

L.1997,c.210,s.5.