Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Corporal Raymond Foster was suspended for 17 days by the West Caldwell Police Department in 2025 and separated while an internal affairs matter was pending. On September 11, 2025, the department conducted a random drug screening and Foster was among those selected. His results came back positive on October 27, 2025. He was suspended with pay and ultimately resigned in lieu of disciplinary action. The sustained charge was a positive drug test.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On September 11, 2025, the West Caldwell Police Department conducted a random drug test screening of our law enforcement staff. Corporal Foster was one of the officers randomly selected for screening. On October 27, 2025, Corporal Foster's results came back positive. Corporal Foster was suspended with pay and ultimately resigned in lieu of disciplinary action.
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 340. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩