Date of Offense
Offense(s)
Official Statement
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 15
Sustained Charge: Neglect of Duty
Description: Review of camera footage from the courthouse shows Sheriff Officer Llave grabbing and pushing the complainant to the wall while escorting him out of the courthouse. The complainant was not resisting and was not given an opportunity to comply and leave the courthouse voluntarily. His interview and report was inconsistent with what was on video. Officer's Llave's conduct was a violation of the Attorney General's Use of Force Policy and a violation of the Hudson County Sheriff's Office Rules and Regulations Use of Force Topic. Additionally Officer Llave's demeanor with the complainant was found to be in violation of the Hudson County Sheriff's Rules and Regulations.
