Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 40A:14-146.23

  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
5. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, housing authority police officers appointed pursuant to this act shall have all the immunities from tort liability and shall have all the pension, relief, disability, workers’ compensation, insurance and other benefits enjoyed by regular law enforcement officers while performing their duties.

L.1997,c.210,s.5.