Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
Sergeant Terrance Benson was suspended for 15 days by the Burlington County Department of Corrections in 2025 on a sustained charge of incompetency, inefficiency, or failure to perform duties. On November 14 into November 15, 2024, while on duty as shift sergeant, a physical altercation led to the death of an inmate on E tier. The investigation determined that Benson neglected to conduct a full and complete security tour of the facility. He also received a loss of time.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On Thursday, November 14, 2024, into Friday, November 15, 2024 while on duty and in full uniform as the shift sergeant, there was a physical altercation that led to the death of an inmate on E tier. During the internal investigation, it was determined that Sergeant Benson neglected to conduct a full and complete security tour of the facility.
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 87. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩