Major discipline · 2024[1]
Separated while IA pending- Rank as reported
- Senior Correctional Police Officer
- Sustained charge(s)
- N.J.A.C. 4A: 2-2.3(a) 3. . B10. Incapacity to discharge ones duty due to mental or physical disability.
- Separated while IA pending
- Yes
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Senior Correctional Police Officer Edwin Rodriguez separated from the Department of Corrections while an internal affairs case was pending in 2024. On June 21 and August 8, 2023, Rodriguez was advised that his leave of absence would not be extended because of permanent work restrictions placed on him by a doctor, restrictions that conflicted with his duties as a correctional officer. The sustained charge was inability to perform duties. Rodriguez signed a settlement agreement on October 16, 2024.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On June 21 and August 8, 2023 Officer Rodriguez was advised that his leave of absence would not be extended due to permanent work restrictions placed on him by a doctor. These restrictions conflict with Officer Rodriguez's duty as a correctional officer. Officer Rodriguez signed a settlement agreement on this matter on October 16, 2024.