Major discipline · 2024[1]
Suspended 30 days- Rank as reported
- Patrolman
- Sustained charge(s)
- , or failure to perform duties and
- Other sanction
- Loss of time
- Separated while IA pending
- No
Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Patrolman Stephen Flitcroft was suspended for 30 working days by the Lower Township Police Department in 2024 and lost time. In May 2024, Flitcroft responded to a domestic call with Patrolman White, who engaged a subject that began throwing objects. According to the department, Flitcroft hesitated to assist; during the struggle the subject broke free and later kicked White in the head multiple times. Flitcroft failed to use his radio, intervene, or apply physical force to assist. The sustained charges were failure to perform duties and neglect of duty.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
In May 2024 Ptlm. Flitcroft responded to a domestic call with Ptlm White. Ptlm. White entered the residence and engaged the subject, who began throwing objects. Ptlm. Flitcroft approached slowly and hesitated to assist. During the struggle, the subject broke free, and Ptlm. White made multiple radio calls for backup while continuing to engage physically with the subject. After the subject was handcuffed by White, he began kicking items and ultimately kicked White in the head multiple times. Ptlm. Flitcroft failed to use his radio, appropriately intervene or apply meaningful physical force to assist Ptlm. White. Ptlm. Flitcroft displayed inadequate response, lack of engagement, and failure to use proper force or communication during a critical incident. Discipline Imposed: Suspension for 30 (12/hr.) working days.