Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Officer Byron Dunn received a 150-day suspension from the Essex County Department of Corrections in 2023. According to the record, Dunn entered a stipulation of settlement on July 27, 2021 for a 120-day suspension related to being Sick Without Pay, which required him to conform his conduct to attendance standards. The record states that Dunn did not adhere to the settlement and had been sick without pay and on unapproved leave since August 11, 2021. Sustained charges included inability to perform duties and chronic or excessive absenteeism.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On July 27, 2021, Dunn entered into a Stipulation of Settlement for a one hundred twenty (120) Day suspension for being Sick Without Pay (SWOP). Dunn’s settlement agreement states in paragraph 4(a) employee agrees to confirm his conduct to all acceptable work standards and conduct, including but not limited to, an adherence to all Essex County Policies and Procedures, as well as the Time and Attendance Policies and Procedures of the Essex County Department of Corrections. 4(b) further states the employee agrees that his failure to conform his conduct in accordance with paragraph 4(a) set forth above during the time period will result in further disciplinary action, up to and including termination.Despite this stipulation of settlement agreement, Dunn did not adhere to the stipulation of settlement and has called out of work SWOP sine August 11th 2021. Accordingly, Dunn has now been sick without pay and on an unapproved leave since August 11, 2021.
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Corrections Officer Byron Dunn received a 120-day suspension from the Essex County Department of Corrections in 2021. The record states that Dunn was suspended for abusing his sick time, citing chronic or excessive absenteeism or lateness. The agency did not provide a formal list of sustained charges beyond this description.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Officer Dunn was suspended for abusing his sick time. or lateness.
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 1649. 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 2522. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩