SOMA info session and panel, Jan. 9 2019
Why we're here
Maplewood
A closer look
Maplewood
A closer look
Maplewood
A closer look
South Orange
A closer look
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South Orange
A closer look
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South Orange
A closer look
SOMA
Use of force on minors
The July 5 Incident
What we know
- No use-of-force forms filled out by officers involved
- 10 officers were disciplined as a result of the incident, in addition to Chief Ciminio and Captain Cummis leaving force
- Six officers were named in a lawsuit filed Nov. 30 by Jason McDougall
The July 5 Incident
What we know
| Officer | Uses of Force 2012-2016 | Department Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Rodrigues | 11 | 10 of 59 |
| Michael Johnson (Irvington) |
1 | N/A |
| Joseph Ciraulo | 13 | 6 of 59 |
| Michael Bertone | 13 | 6 of 59 |
| Joseph Zuhowski | 3 | 33 of 59 |
| Ilir Gjattolari | 7 | 17 of 59 |
What the chiefs say
Maplewood Chief Jimmy Devaul:
- Stepped up discipline of officers
- Won't tolerate anything but respect of community ideas
- Working to curb use of force on minors
South Orange Chief Kyle Kroll:
- Says implicit bias is real, could be affecting his officers and has created comprehensive training to address
- Pledged to continue work with community to address concerns about force