Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
The Dept Of Corrections terminated SCPO John Makos in 2023 on a sustained charge of physical or mental abuse of inmates. The record states Makos was charged with a violation of 18 U.S.C. 241, conspiracy to violate civil rights, a federal criminal offense, and that he conspired with others to injure and intimidate convicted inmates housed at Bayside State Prison. He was removed on 7/7/23.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Charged with violation of 18 U.S.C.241 - Conspiracy to violate civil rights, a Federal criminal offense. Knowingly and willingly conspired and agreed with others, known and unkown, to injure, opress, threaten and intimidate convicted inmates housed at Bayside State Prison - Removed 7/7/23
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 1905. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩