Date of Offense
Offense(s)
Official Statement
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
Other Sanction: Loss of time
Resigned, retired, transferred, or separated while case was pending: No
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: On 1/20/2022 Officer Antoine Buggs while in the capacity of a School Resource Officer was neglectful, and failed to perform his duties in accordance with the East Orange Police Department Rules and Regulations, as well as the N.J. A.G. guidelines relating to the MOA between Education and Law Enforcement Officials. Officer Buggs was notified by school personnel that a student was in possession of marijuana and a blade knife, along with drug paraphernalia. Officer Buggs responded to the disciplinarian's office, observed the items and left the office. Officer Buggs neglected to take an action and did not notify his immediate supervisor. Officer Buggs advised that he did not detain the student, and that the school personnel maintained possession of all of the confiscated items.
