Jose Cruz
480 Clinton Avenue
Newark, New Jersey 07108
Date of Offense
Date Not Provided
Offense(s)
None Provided
Official Statement
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
Other Sanction:
Resigned, retired, transferred, orseparated while case was pending:
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Disobedience of Orders, Handling of Firearms, Conduct in Public or Private & Police
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Description: Officer Cruz unholstered his department‐issued firearm and permitted his friend to handle the weapon, resulting in the friend pulling the trigger and discharging a round.
