Trenton, New Jersey – New Jersey law enforcement agencies issued major discipline against 654 officers in 2025, the highest total since the state expanded public reporting of police misconduct five years ago.
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office said agencies reported 817 disciplinary actions across 169 departments. Major discipline includes firing, demotion, or suspension longer than five days. The report also showed more than 16,000 internal affairs investigations involving more than 10,000 unique officers statewide.
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said public reporting is intended to maintain trust in law enforcement by showing that officers are held to professional standards. The report covers a wide range of misconduct, including excessive force, domestic violence, criminal charges, mishandling evidence, drug use, attendance abuse, and violations of pursuit policies.
Most officers investigated for misconduct were cleared. The Attorney General’s Office said about three-quarters of internal affairs cases ended with no violation found. When allegations were sustained, many resulted in reprimands, training, counseling, or unpaid suspensions.
Criminal justice advocates said the numbers show why transparency remains important, especially after the Trump administration rolled back some federal police oversight efforts. State officials said New Jersey’s reporting system will continue to make major discipline records public.
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