Establishes "Cop 2 Cop Sustainability Fund" to support "Law Enforcement Officer Crisis Intervention Services" Cop 2 Cop telephone hotline program; appropriates $500,000.

Summary

The bill establishes the Cop 2 Cop Sustainability Fund in the Treasury and directs $500,000 each year, starting fiscal 2027, to support a 24‑hour crisis‑intervention hotline for police and sheriff’s officers. The Department of Human Services will operate the hotline, ensure caller confidentiality, and refer officers to counseling services provided through Rutgers’ Blue Heart program. The measure aims to help officers dealing with trauma, stress, or injuries sustained on the job.

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