Major discipline · 2024[1]
Other sanction- Rank as reported
- SLEO II
- Sustained charge(s)
- Rules and Regulations (Volume 1, Chapter 2, Core Principle 3:5.7 (Truthfulness) and 3:1.29 (Withholding Information).
- Other sanction
- Written reprimand or written warning
- Separated while IA pending
- No
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
In 2024, the Sea Isle City Police Department issued a written reprimand or written warning to Officer Ignacio Hernandez Jr. The record states that on July 27, 2024, Hernandez Jr. was involved in a foot pursuit and used a ride share vehicle to assist himself. When asked by his supervisor, he failed to disclose that he had used it, and when confronted again he said it was not important to mention, even though he had activated his body camera. The sustained charges were truthfulness and withholding information.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On July 27, 2024, SLEO II Officer Herandez was involved in a foot pursuit with a suspect. During the pursuit, SLEO II Herandez utilized a ride share vehicle to assist himself with the foot pursuit. When asked by his supervisor about his involvement in the foot pursuit, SLEO II Herandez failed to disclose to him that he utilized a ride share vehicle during the foot pursuit. When confronted again, SLEO II Herandez told his supervisor that he didn’t think it was that important to tell him, even though he activated his body camera during the incident.