In recent years, the Bayonne Police Department has faced multiple disciplinary actions involving officers engaging in misconduct such as false reporting, untruthfulness during investigations, misuse of law enforcement databases, and excessive use of force. Typical punishments have included suspensions, resignations, and legal consequences such as entering Pre-Trial Intervention programs or serving prison sentences. The department has also addressed issues related to use-of-force incidents and has settled lawsuits resulting from such cases.
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