New Jersey State Detectives
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The New Jersey State Detectives are commissioned by the Governor of New Jersey
as police officers with state-wide jurisdiction. All are members of the historic New Jersey Detective Agency (NJDA; also referred to as the New Jersey State Detective Agency), a body politic created by the New Jersey Legislature
in 1871. Current members come from the ranks of federal, state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies. They have specialized training and experience in many facets of law enforcement including firearms, narcotics, sex crimes, arson, organized crime and street gang investigations. The cumulative experience of this agency's members span hundreds of years of policing and the investigation of thousands of crimes.
Membership requirements for applicants to the agency are set at a high level, and each prospective member must have a minimum of ten years full time law enforcement experience with a federal, state, county or municipal agency involved in policing or criminal investigation. Additionally, candidates must possess a four year degree from an accredited college or university with a law or criminal justice major, pass a medical examination, drug screening test and undergo a thorough background investigation. They must also receive firearms training and must qualify in accordance with the guidelines established by the New Jersey Attorney General
's Office.
The mission of the NJDA and its State Detectives is to serve the law enforcement community by providing access to the experience, education and assistance of its members through one centralized organization. This assistance is designed to be available in times of disaster or in any emergent situation where the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of New Jersey are threatened. The very nature of the organization of State Detectives provides an additional police presence throughout the state to help ensure a safe and secure environment for its citizens; and at no cost to the taxpayers.
NJ State Detectives have been officially recognized and publicly honored by proclamations from the New Jersey Senate and the General Assembly.
Governor of New Jersey
The Office of the Governor of New Jersey is the executive branch for the U.S. state of New Jersey. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be...
as police officers with state-wide jurisdiction. All are members of the historic New Jersey Detective Agency (NJDA; also referred to as the New Jersey State Detective Agency), a body politic created by the New Jersey Legislature
New Jersey Legislature
The New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, the Legislature consists of two houses: the General Assembly and the Senate...
in 1871. Current members come from the ranks of federal, state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies. They have specialized training and experience in many facets of law enforcement including firearms, narcotics, sex crimes, arson, organized crime and street gang investigations. The cumulative experience of this agency's members span hundreds of years of policing and the investigation of thousands of crimes.
Membership requirements for applicants to the agency are set at a high level, and each prospective member must have a minimum of ten years full time law enforcement experience with a federal, state, county or municipal agency involved in policing or criminal investigation. Additionally, candidates must possess a four year degree from an accredited college or university with a law or criminal justice major, pass a medical examination, drug screening test and undergo a thorough background investigation. They must also receive firearms training and must qualify in accordance with the guidelines established by the New Jersey Attorney General
New Jersey Attorney General
The Attorney General of New Jersey is a member of the executive cabinet of the state. The office is appointed by the Governor of New Jersey and term limited...
's Office.
The mission of the NJDA and its State Detectives is to serve the law enforcement community by providing access to the experience, education and assistance of its members through one centralized organization. This assistance is designed to be available in times of disaster or in any emergent situation where the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of New Jersey are threatened. The very nature of the organization of State Detectives provides an additional police presence throughout the state to help ensure a safe and secure environment for its citizens; and at no cost to the taxpayers.
NJ State Detectives have been officially recognized and publicly honored by proclamations from the New Jersey Senate and the General Assembly.
See also
- List of law enforcement agencies in New Jersey
- New Jersey State PoliceNew Jersey State PoliceThe New Jersey State Police is the state police force for the state of New Jersey. It is a general-powers police agency with state wide jurisdiction when requested by the Governor, designated by Troop Sectors.-History:...