Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
The Camden County Department of Corrections suspended Captain James Richer for 6 days in 2025 on a sustained charge of conduct unbecoming. According to the record, Richer made an inappropriate comment in the lobby of the facility that was overheard and offended a civilian staff member. The record states that in response to an officer being called a "White piece of shit" by someone attempting to acquire a county issued ID, Richer stated, "If you were African American, you would be a black piece of shit."
Captain Richer made an inappropriate comment in the lobby of the facility that was over heard and offended a civilian staff member. In response to an Officer being called a "White piece of shit" by someone attempting to acquire a county issued ID, Captain Richer stated "If you were African American, you would be a black piece of shit."
Compensation and pension
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Questions and answers
What is a summary of James Richer's major discipline record?
The Camden County Department of Corrections suspended Captain James Richer for 6 days in 2025 on a sustained charge of conduct unbecoming. According to the record, Richer made an inappropriate comment in the lobby of the facility that was overheard and offended a civilian staff member. The record states that in response to an officer being called a "White piece of shit" by someone attempting to acquire a county issued ID, Richer stated, "If you were African American, you would be a black piece of shit."
What is James Richer's major discipline record at Camden County Corrections?
James Richer has one major discipline record at Camden County Corrections in the New Jersey Attorney General's 2020-2025 releases, from 2025. These are final, adjudicated actions, not allegations.
Does James Richer's record show a termination?
The major discipline records shown here do not report a termination for James Richer at Camden County Corrections.
How does Camden County Corrections score on this site's report card?
This site's report card places Camden County Corrections in the highest fifth of peers of its peer group on reported internal affairs volume and discipline severity. The grade is analysis by this site, not an official rating, and it describes the department, not James Richer individually.
Sources
[1]New Jersey Major Discipline Data, 2020-2025. New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Sheet "Major Discipline Data", row 200. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩