Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
County Corrections Police Officer Antonio Santos separated from the Hudson County Department of Corrections in 2025 while an internal affairs matter was pending. The agency reported that Santos abandoned his post and failed to complete headcounts and security checks. Santos was also found to be texting on an unauthorized electronic device. The sustained charges were incompetency, insubordination, conduct unbecoming and neglect of duty.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Officer abandoned his post, failed to complete headcounts and security checks. Officer was also found to be texting on an unauthorized electronic device.
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
County Corrections Police Officer Antonio Santos separated from the Hudson County Department of Corrections in 2025 while an internal affairs case was pending. The agency reported that Santos allowed a protective custody inmate into the recreation area with general population inmates. The sustained charges were insubordination, conduct unbecoming, neglect of duty and other sufficient cause.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Officer allowed a protective custody inmate into the recreation area with general population inmates.
Compensation and pension
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Sources
[1]New Jersey Major Discipline Data, 2020-2025. New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Sheet "Major Discipline Data", row 363. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩
[2]New Jersey Major Discipline Data, 2020-2025. New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Sheet "Major Discipline Data", row 364. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩