The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Declan O’Scanlon. The legislation aims to assist law enforcement in managing large, unruly gatherings more effectively.
“Over the last year, local law enforcement was overwhelmed by chaotic large-scale gatherings, especially in areas along the Jersey Shore,” stated Senator O’Scanlon. “It is critical that we ensure public safety by giving law enforcement the resources, training, and backup needed to respond to, and swiftly quell, these disruptive gatherings.”
Senator O’Scanlon’s proposed bill, S-3506/A-4653, mandates the Attorney General to create a crowd management training program for police officers in regions that have experienced multiple pop-up parties or flash mobs over the past year.
The bill also proposes additional resources for law enforcement agencies to monitor social media platforms and deploy mobile command units as part of proactive measures against chaotic gatherings.
The full text of the bill is available online.
