N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-71c: Employing law enforcement unit responsible for collection, verification, maintenance of qualification documents.

15. a. An employing law enforcement unit shall be responsible for the collection, verification, and maintenance of documentation establishing that an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for employment as a law enforcement officer.

b. When all of the documentation concerning an applicant is obtained, the employing law enforcement unit shall submit the documentation to the commission for verification and review in a manner prescribed by the commission.

c. The commission shall adopt rules and regulations establishing the procedure to submit licensing application documents.

d. The commission shall review an applicant's documentation submitted for licensure to determine eligibility for the issuance of a law enforcement license.

L.2022, c.65, s.15.