Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Sergeant John Bocchino received a 10-day suspension and loss of time from the East Orange Police Department for excessive force. On 9/12/2022, Bocchino was observed using profanities and applying a chokehold technique on a male who was handcuffed.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On 9/12/2022 Sergeant Bocchino was observed using profanities and applying a chokehold technique on a male that was hand cuffed.
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 1642. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩