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."
Synopsis as reported by the agency
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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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. ↩