Major discipline · 2023[1]
Suspended 45 days- Rank as reported
- Lieutenant
- Sustained charge(s)
- Created a hostile work environment
- Separated while IA pending
- No
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
In June of 2023, Lieutenant Elijah Moore talked negatively about a specific officer to their peers, spread false rumors to staff, and claimed that officer had stolen time; the investigation determined his claims were false. Moore was untruthful during his interview and breached confidentiality by discussing personnel matters with subordinate officers. The Monmouth County Sheriffs Office sustained a charge that he created a hostile work environment and imposed a suspension of 45 days.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
In June of 2023 Lt. Moore targeted a specific officer by talking negatively about them to their peers and spreading false rumors to other staff members. Lt. Moore also accused this officer of stealing time. This had ultimately created a hostile work environment for this officer. During a thorough investigation, Lt. Moore's accusations were determined to be false. Lt. Moore was untruthful during his interview and breached confidentiality when he discussed personnel matters involving an officer with other subordinate officers.