The Shield: Read APP's entire investigative series into police misconduct Bruck took over the office after Grewal was tapped to direct the enforcement division of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Most states already name officers charged with major disciplinary violations, according to a statement Tuesday from acting Attorney General Andrew J. Grewal announces "Excellence in Policing" initiative See the full report at the end of this story. In coming years, agencies must report major discipline by each Jan. 31. Officers were only named if they were terminated, demoted or suspended for longer than five days. The officers named only included those who were censured between June 15, 2020, and Dec. The state's highest court sided with Grewal, who gave police agencies a 60-day deadline in June of this year. Police unions fought the mandate all the way to the New Jersey Supreme Court. The Attorney General's Office compiled reports of "major discipline" from around the state, naming scores of police and corrections officers and state troopers punished for everything from improper paperwork to indictable crimes.įollowing the murder of George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, then-New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal ordered police agencies in June 2020 to name disciplined officers. TRENTON - For the first time, New Jersey's law enforcement agencies have revealed all officers who have faced serious internal discipline. Watch Video: AG Grewal on reforming police ranks, recruiting
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