Major discipline · 2025[1]
Separated while IA pending- Rank as reported
- Recruit
- Sustained charge(s)
- RPD 8:1.10 - Knowingly and willfully making a false entry in any departmental report or record. RPD 8:1.22 - Conduct subversive of good order and the discipline of the Department.
- Separated while IA pending
- Yes
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Roselle PD reported that Recruit Ramos was dishonest about the reason for his unpreparedness at the John H. Stamler Police Academy, telling academy personnel that an emergent situation caused the issue when the investigation revealed it had not occurred. This resulted in his dismissal from the academy for several rules infractions, including a rule prohibiting lying or telling falsehoods. Sustained charges were identified within the Roselle Police Department rules, but Ramos resigned before those charges were levied.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Recruit Ramos was dishonest about the reason for his unpreparedness at the John H. Stamler Police Academy. He indicated to academy personnel that an emergent situation caused the issue, however, subsequent investigation revealed the emergent situation had not occurred. This resulted in his dismissal from the academy for several rules infractions, including Rule 2.4.1 which states that recruits are prohibited from "Lying or Telling Falsehoods". Based on the academy investigation, sustained charges were identified within the Roselle Police Department Rules and Regulations, however, Recruit Ramos resigned prior to RPD charges being levied.