Major discipline · 2025[1]
Suspended 75 days- Rank as reported
- Officer
- Sustained charge(s)
- (a)(1) – , 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
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.
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.