Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Officer John Brown was suspended for compromising a criminal investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, divulging sensitive information to the suspect of a narcotics investigation. The conduct occurred in 2018, the suspension started on April 5, 2019, and the appeal became final in 2022. Brown was suspended for 975 days and subsequently retired. The sustained charge was insubordination.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Officer Brown was suspended for compromising a criminal investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office by divulging sensitive information to the suspect of the narcotics investigation. Conduct occurred in 2018, suspension started on April 5, 2019, but appeal became final in 2022. Officer Brown subsequently retired.
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 2052. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩