Major discipline · 2023[1]
Other sanction- Rank as reported
- Officer
- Sustained charge(s)
- Department Property & Equipment
- Other sanction
- Monetary fine or loss of pay
- Separated while IA pending
- No
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
An investigation found that in June 2023, Officer Alex Devecchio left his duty belt containing his loaded, department-issued handgun inside his personal vehicle over multiple nights, and that his loaded department firearm and a loaded privately owned firearm were taken from the vehicle. Devecchio noticed the break-in but failed to notify the agency immediately. A separate investigation found he violated the sick leave policy, and after the two matters were merged the Camden PD issued him a six-day fine.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
An investigation revealed in June 2023, Officer Devecchio left his duty belt containing his department issued handgun that was loaded inside of his personal vehicle over multiple nights. Officer Devecchio's negligent actions resulted in his loaded, department issued firearm and his privately-owned firearm, which was loaded, being taken from his vehicle. Officer Devecchio noticed his vehicle was broken into and that the firearms were missing but failed to make immediate notification to the agency. Additionally, another investigation revealed Officer Devecchio violated the sick leave policy. Officer Devecchio utilized unexcused sick days and also a pattern of or absences before other benefit days off. Discipline was merged for the two investigations; Officer Devecchio received a 6 day fine.