Edwin Hernandez

Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)

In 2025, Jersey City PD sustained charges of conduct and obedience to laws, regulations, and orders against Police Officer Edwin Hernandez. The record states that on 09/07/2024 Hernandez, as the vehicle's operator, initiated a vehicle pursuit for a fictitious registration, which General Order 28 does not permit for motor vehicle violations. The record states Hernandez resigned in lieu of discipline and was separated while an internal affairs matter was pending.

Synopsis as reported by the agency

On 09/07/2024 P.O. Edwin Hernandez , as the vehicles operator initiated a vehicle pursuit for a fictious registration.According to JCPD General Order 28 on Vehicle Pursuit, issued 5/21/24, motor vehicle violations are not a reason to initiate a pursuit.P.O. Edwin Hernandez resigned in lieu of discipline.

Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)

Police Officer Edwin Hernandez was suspended for 180 days by the Jersey City Police Department in 2023. The department reported that on 2/8/2022, Hernandez failed to notify CCB that he was responding as a backup unit, operated the police vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit in the opposite lane of traffic, and struck a pedestrian, resulting in injuries. The sustained charge was failure to obey laws, regulations, and orders.

Synopsis as reported by the agency

On 2/8/2022 P.O. Edwin Hernandez failed to notify CCB he was responding as a backup unit for a call for service. He operated the police vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit in the opposite lane of traffic and struck a pedestrian, resulting in serious injuries to the pedestrian. P.O. Hernandez's actions constitute a failure to obey Laws,Regulations, and Orders.