New Jersey Detective Agency chartered (1871)

The New Jersey Detective Agency was established as a body politic by the New Jersey Legislature in 1871. This legislative act initiated the New Jersey State Detectives, who are commissioned by the Governor with statewide jurisdiction. The agency serves the law enforcement community by centralizing experience and assistance from its members.

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Background and detail

Legislative Foundation. The New Jersey Detective Agency, also known as the New Jersey State Detective Agency, was created by the New Jersey Legislature in 1871. This body politic serves as the foundation for the New Jersey State Detectives. The agency's mission is to serve the law enforcement community by providing access to the experience, education, and assistance of its members through one centralized organization.

Statewide Authority. The New Jersey State Detectives are commissioned by the Governor of New Jersey as police detectives with statewide jurisdiction. Membership requirements for applicants include a minimum of ten years of full-time law enforcement experience with a federal, state, county, or municipal agency involved in policing or criminal investigation.

Professional Composition. Current members of the agency come from the ranks of federal, state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies. Some members have specialized training and experience in facets of law enforcement including firearms, narcotics, sex crimes, arson, organized crime, and street gang investigations.

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