Former N.J. officer alleges department had ticket quota, says he faced retaliation and discrimination from police chief
As a resident of New Jersey, it comes as no surprise to me that a former police officer from Pompton Lakes has come forward with allegations of ticket quotas and discrimination within the police department. It is common knowledge that many law enforcement agencies operate under an unspoken quota system, despite their denials. This alleged quota system, disguised as “activity,” puts pressure on officers to meet certain numbers of tickets issued, which can lead to unethical practices.
The revelation that the police chief lectured the officer about not writing enough tickets, threatening to put him on a performance improvement plan, and even implicating that healthcare benefits could be affected if ticket numbers did not improve is deeply concerning.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker