Major discipline · 2025[1]
Suspended 180 daysSeparated while IA pending- Rank as reported
- Patrol Officer
- Sustained charge(s)
- Westfield Police Department Rules and Regulations 3:1.5, Duty Responsibilities, “employees of the department shall always be subject to duty, although periodically relieved of its routine performance. They shall, at all times, respond to the lawful orders of supervisors and other proper authorities, as well as calls for assistance from citizens. Proper action shall be taken whenever required” and 3:1.7, Performance of Duty, “all employees shall promptly perform their duties as required or directed by law, rules and regulations or written directive, or by lawful order of a superior officer. All lawful duties required by competent authority shall be performed promptly as directed, notwithstanding the general assignment of duties and responsibilities”.
- Separated while IA pending
- Yes
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Patrol Officer Matthew O'Holla was suspended for 180 days by the Westfield Police Department in 2025 and separated while an internal affairs matter was pending. The agency reported that O'Holla was dispatched to a welfare check at a local senior citizen facility and, upon arrival, failed to take proper medical action and failed to promptly render medical assistance to the patient. An internal affairs investigation resulted in a sustained disposition. The disciplinary action was a suspension of 180 days or removal, and O'Holla resigned before the internal affairs process was complete.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Officer O’Holla was dispatched to a welfare check at a local senior citizen facility in Westfield, NJ. Upon arrival on scene, he failed to take proper medical action and failed to promptly render medical assistance to the patient. An internal affairs investigation was initiated for violations of departmental Rules & Regulations, which resulted in a “Sustained” disposition. The disciplinary action was a suspension of 180 days or removal from service. Prior to the completion of the internal affairs process Officer O’Holla resigned from duty.