Articles Posted in New Jersey police officer discipline appeals

An appeals court recently issued an opinion in the case of Hand v. Borough of New Providence, examining the rights of New Jersey police officers facing discipline in non-civil service jurisdictions   Background The opinion explained that Michael Hand was a corporal with the New Providence Police Department, with thirteen…

Police officer discipline has significant ramifications under New Jersey employment law, whether the officer is in a civil service or non-civil service police department.  These extend beyond the ramifications of discipline for other public and private employees in New Jersey.  The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court recently…