Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
The Collingswood Police Department reported that Detective Nicole Berry did not arrive for her scheduled work day on May 15, 2023, and attempts to locate her were unsuccessful until that afternoon. Berry said she had advised her supervisor by text but did not obtain authorization to use a sick day. The 2024 record sustained charges of insubordination, abuse of sick time, and failure to report for duty. Berry received a 10-day suspension and separated while the investigation was pending.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On 05/15/2023 Det. Nicole Berry #87 did not arrive for her scheduled work day. During the morning attempts to laocate Detective Berry were unsuccessful until that afternoon. Det. Berry indicated that she advised her supervisor, via text but did not obtain authorization from the supervisor to use a sick day for that day.
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 1015. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩