Matthew Radecky

Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)

Patrolman Matthew Radecky was terminated by the Pohatcong Police Department and separated while an internal affairs matter was pending, on a sustained insubordination charge. The record states that in January 2024 Radecky arrived late to a disciplinary meeting with the Chief of Police and was insubordinate in front of a co-worker, and that in March 2024 he failed to provide the Chief information about civilian complaints against him. Radecky was terminated in May 2024 through progressive discipline.

Synopsis as reported by the agency

In January of 2024 Ptl. Radecky had two (2) sustained administrative charges for insubordination and tardiness. Ptl. Radecky arrived late to a scheduled meeting with the Chief of Police for disciplinary purposes. In the meeting Ptl. Radecky was insubordinate to the Chief which was witnessed by a co-worker. In March of 2024 Ptl. Radecky had a third sustained administrative charge of Insubordination. Ptl. Radecky failed to update and provide information to the Chief of Police in reference to complaints against him from a civilian. In May of 2024 Ptl. Radecky was terminated via progressive discipline.

Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)

In an earlier matter, Matthew Radecky was demoted from Sergeant to Patrolman by the Pohatcong Police Department through progressive discipline on August 31, 2023. The record states that Radecky was found insubordinate for failing to sign documents and orders related to his reinstatement for employment with the department, on a sustained insubordination charge.

Synopsis as reported by the agency

August 31, 2023, Sgt. Radecky was demoted from Sergeant to Patrolman through progeressive discipline. Ptl. Radecky was found to be insubordinate for faililng to sign documents and/or orders that were related to his reinstatement for employment with the Pohatcong Police.

Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)

Sergeant Matthew Radecky was terminated by the Pohatcong Police Department, and the record also lists a suspension, on sustained charges of conduct unbecoming, insubordination, failing to cooperate, and failing to supervise. The record states that in early 2021 Radecky failed to fill road coverage shifts, failed to appear for a fit for duty examination ordered by the Chief, and in April 2021 consumed alcohol off duty and was found in possession of a department-issued firearm while being treated at a hospital. The aggregation of offenses met the requirement for termination.

Synopsis as reported by the agency

In the early months of 2021, Sgt. Radecky was issued I.A. complaints against him for failing to supervise and insubordination. Sgt. Radecky failed to fill shifts for road coverage which were intended to prevent officers from working alone. Sgt. Radecky failed to appear for the second phase of his fit for duty examination, which was an order given by the Chief of Police. April of 2021, Sgt. Radecky consumed alcohol, while off duty, and was found to be in possession of a departmental issued firearm while being treated at a local hospital, which is a violation of department S.O.P.' s. Sgt. Radecky had been issued numerous I.A. complaints, and sustained on several charges, including insubordination, conduct unbecoming a police officer, failing to cooperate and failing to supervise. As per department rules and regulations and standard operating procedures, the aggregation of the offenses met the requirement(s) for termination.