Create And Track Police Department History
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In 2018, while serving as a police sergeant in Camden County, Odise Carr was involved in an incident where an officer under his supervision used excessive force, punching a suspect in the back of the head multiple times. Carr was disciplined for failing to supervise the officer and for not reporting the use of force. […]
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In October 2021, former inmate Valmir Xhemajli filed a lawsuit alleging that he was beaten and pepper-sprayed by two unnamed sheriff’s officers after refusing to wear an unnecessary straitjacket. The incident reportedly left him with a collapsed lung and other injuries. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office stated that an internal affairs investigation refuted many of […]
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In March 2025, Officer Raymond Aste filed a lawsuit alleging systemic discrimination and retaliation by the department’s leadership due to his status as a disabled military veteran. Aste claims he faced harassment, unwarranted suspensions, and denial of access to essential medical records. The lawsuit names the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Chief Carmel […]
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Brian Clancy faced multiple employment terminations from various law enforcement agencies, including the Bergen County Police Department, Stockton University, and Rutgers University. His adverse employment history and numerous motor vehicle violations led the Civil Service Commission to deem him unqualified for the sheriff’s officer position. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2021/a2657-19.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Brian Clancy](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-brian-clancy/)
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In 2022, Officer Joseph Campolattro was found intoxicated behind the wheel and refused to submit to chemical tests. As a result, he was suspended for 90 days. ([patch.com](https://patch.com/new-jersey/paramus/bergen-cops-drove-drunk-ignored-call-find-suicidal-man-nj-study?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Joseph Campolattro](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-joseph-campolattro/)
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In January 2018, Sheriff Michael Saudino was recorded making racist remarks about African-Americans and the state’s first Sikh attorney general. The comments included derogatory statements about Attorney General Gurbir Grewal’s turban and offensive remarks about African-Americans. Following the public release of the recording in September 2018, Saudino resigned from his position as sheriff. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bergen-county-sheriff-michael-saudino-resigns-over-racist-remarks-phil-murphy-sheila-oliver/?utm_source=openai)) ## […]
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Accused of using profanity towards Officer Johnson, talking down to her, and having a problem with females. Officer Johnson testified that Officer Pittman twice used loud and offensive language towards her, resulting in two-day and six-day suspensions, despite his prior major disciplinary infraction. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Pittman](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-pittman/)
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Filed multiple complaints against Officer Johnson, leading to disciplinary actions against her. In one instance, on April 9, 2005, Officer Johnson told Officer Brown that she would not come to his assistance if he was in danger at the prison, resulting in a reprimand. Officer Johnson alleged that Warden Merline did not investigate these complaints […]
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Participated in a 2006 incident alongside Sergeant Gazzara, where they denied Officer Johnson access to the lavatory for twenty to thirty minutes, leading to her urinating on herself. Both officers were disciplined by Warden Merline for their actions. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer DeWese](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-dewese/)
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Engaged in an abusive exchange with Officer Johnson, leading to disciplinary action against him. Officer Johnson suspected that the punishment did not meet the offense, but no evidence was provided to show that Warden Merline gave Sergeant Laney a lighter punishment than he would have had Sergeant Laney yelled at a white male officer. ## […]
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Involved in a 2006 incident where he and Officer DeWese refused Officer Johnson’s repeated requests to use the lavatory over a period of twenty to thirty minutes, resulting in her urinating on herself. Warden Merline disciplined both Sergeant Gazzara and Officer DeWese for their roles in the incident. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Sergeant Gazzara](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sergeant-gazzara/)
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In April 2015, Deputy James Harris was involved in an incident with plaintiff Pierce, who alleged excessive force during an arrest. Pierce claimed that Harris and another deputy dragged him out of his vehicle, threw him to the ground, and kicked him while he was handcuffed. Pierce filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force and inadequate […]
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In April 2015, Deputy Laursen was implicated in a lawsuit filed by plaintiff Pierce, who alleged that Laursen and Deputy James Harris used excessive force during an arrest. Pierce claimed that Laursen dragged him out of his vehicle through the passenger side window, threw him to the ground, and kicked him while he was handcuffed. […]
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In January 2018, Deputy Juan Rodriguez participated in the fatal shooting of John Bailon during an incident involving a stolen vehicle. Rodriguez and Deputy Joseph Rowland confronted Bailon, who attempted to flee, leading to the use of a taser and subsequent gunfire that resulted in Bailon’s death. A federal lawsuit filed in March 2020 alleges […]
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In January 2018, Deputy Joseph Rowland was involved in the fatal shooting of 40-year-old John Bailon in the El Cerro Mission area. Deputies responded to a tip about a stolen vehicle and confronted Bailon, who attempted to flee. Rowland and another deputy tased Bailon and then opened fire as he reversed the vehicle, resulting in […]