Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
The Dept Of Corrections disciplined Correctional Police Officer Dennis Turner in 2022 for conduct unbecoming an employee and violation of policy and procedure. According to the record, Turner was terminated on 12/14/21 after failing a random drug screening. The Office of Administrative Law amended the removal on 5/25/22 to a 30 day suspension, which the Civil Service Commission upheld on 6/29/22.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Officer Turner terminated 12/14/21, failed random drug screening. OAL amended removal on 5/25/22 to 30 day suspension, CSC upheld on 6/29/22
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Corrections Officer Dennis Turner was terminated by the Department Of Corrections in 2021 and recorded a 152-day suspension. According to the description, Turner failed his urinalysis for CDS. He was not demoted, and the agency did not report the sustained charges or any other sanction.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Officer Turner failed his urinalysis for CDS.
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 2348. 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 2746. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩