Major discipline · 2023[1]
Suspended 60 days- Rank as reported
- Officer
- Sustained charge(s)
- (a)(1) – , or failure to perform duties (a)(3) – (a)(7) – (a)(12) – – Violation of Essex County Departmental Policies and Procedures: PS.CUS.006.30 Quarantine Violation of Essex County Departmental Rules and Regulations: 3:1.2 Competence 3:1.9 Performance of Duty
- Separated while IA pending
- not reported
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Officer Randy Ulerio received a 60-day suspension from the Essex County Department of Corrections in 2023. The record states that on June 11, 2022, while assigned to a quarantine unit for the 1400 to 2200 shift, Ulerio opened cell 113, allowing an inmate to exit and assault another inmate, knocking him unconscious. The department found that Ulerio's failure to be attentive and diligent in his duties led to the inmate-on-inmate assault. The sustained charge included neglect of duty.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On June 11, 2022 Officer Ulerio was assigned to Building two Level 1 E-unit (Quarantine Unit) for the 1400 to 2200 shift. At approximately 1945 hours, Officer Ulerio had cells 211 through 216 out for recreation, during this time he opens cell 113 where an inmate exits his cell, enters the dayroom and assaults another inmate knocking him unconscious. Through his actions, Officer Ulero’s failure to be attentive / diligent in his duties led to an inmate on inmate assault.