Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Officer Delflesha Clark received a 75-day suspension from the Essex County Department of Corrections in 2025. A sergeant had mandated Clark to work a Constant Observation post on the 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift. Based on video surveillance and a supervision report, the department concluded that Clark abandoned the post, left the facility, and did not complete the Close Custody Observation Report. Sustained charges included failure to perform duty and neglect of duty.
or failure to perform duty N.J.A.C. 4A:2- (a)(7) – (a)(12) – – Violation of Essex County Departmental Policies and Procedures: PS.CUS.038 SHU PS.CUS.006.02 General Housing Unit Post Orders PS.CUS.006.15 Corrections Officer Security Assignment Post Order PS.MED.005 Significant Self Harm and Suicide Prevention PS.ADM.036 Overtime Distribution Violation of Essex County Departmental Rules and Regulations: 1:1.25 1:2.33 3:1.1 Standard of Conduct 3:1.9 Performance of Duty 2:2.12 Correctional Officer 3:1.2 Competence 3:1.4 Cooperation 3:1.7 Duty Responsibilities 3:1.8 General Staff Responsibilities 3:1.13 Obedience to Laws and Regulations 3:1.14 Conduct 3:2.16 Leaving Assignment
Separated while IA pending
No
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Officer Clark was mandated per a Sergeant to work the 6 a.m.-2 p.m. shift in Building 2, Level 3 D-Unit, cell 430 on a Constant Observation post. Based on video surveillance and the Close Custody Supervision Report it was concluded that Officer Clark abandoned her Constant Observation post, left the facility and did not complete the Close Custody Observation Report sheet.
Compensation and pension
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Similar records
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Sustained charge(s): N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3(a)(7) Neglect of duty; N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other sufficient cause: Violation of Department Policies and Procedures –…
same agency · similar charge category · similar sanction outcome
Sustained charge(s): N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3(a)(7) Neglect of duty; N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3(a)(12) Other sufficient cause: Violation of Department Policies and Procedures –…
same agency · similar charge category · similar sanction outcome
Questions and answers
What is a summary of Delflesha Clark's major discipline record?
Officer Delflesha Clark received a 75-day suspension from the Essex County Department of Corrections in 2025. A sergeant had mandated Clark to work a Constant Observation post on the 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift. Based on video surveillance and a supervision report, the department concluded that Clark abandoned the post, left the facility, and did not complete the Close Custody Observation Report. Sustained charges included failure to perform duty and neglect of duty.
What is Delflesha Clark's major discipline record at Essex County Corrections?
Delflesha Clark has one major discipline record at Essex County Corrections in the New Jersey Attorney General's 2020-2025 releases, from 2025. These are final, adjudicated actions, not allegations.
Does Delflesha Clark's record show a termination?
The major discipline records shown here do not report a termination for Delflesha Clark at Essex County Corrections.
How does Essex County Corrections score on this site's report card?
This site's report card places Essex County Corrections in the lowest fifth of peers of its peer group on reported internal affairs volume and discipline severity. The grade is analysis by this site, not an official rating, and it describes the department, not Delflesha Clark individually.
Sources
[1]New Jersey Major Discipline Data, 2020-2025. New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Sheet "Major Discipline Data", row 291. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩