Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Patrol Officer Finch struck a suspect with an unauthorized flashlight and kneed the handcuffed suspect in the face, conduct the record describes as aggravated assault. Finch prepared, signed, and submitted a police report that contained several false or misleading statements, and he failed to activate his body worn camera. The Paterson Police Department both suspended Finch for 30 days and terminated him.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
Officer committed aggravated assault by striking a suspect with an unauthorized flashlight and kneeing the handcuffed suspect in face. The officer prepared, signed and submitted a police report containing several false or misleading statements. The officer failed to activate his Body Worn Camera.
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 2657. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩