Date of Offense
Offense(s)
Official Statement
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
Other Sanction:
Resigned, retired, transferred, or separated while case was pending: Yes
# of Days Suspended: 0
Sustained Charge: Insubordination
Description: On January 7, 2023, Ptl. Petner failed to adhere to COVID 19 departmental requirements specifically by not wearing a mask as required on multiple occasions. This violation occurred numerous
times in a 4‐day span upon Ptl. Petner’s return to work. An Internal Affairs investigation was opened against Ptl. Petner. Ptl. Petner was charged with Insubordination. Ptl. Petner refused to attend an Internal
Affairs interview which was scheduled numerous times at the request of his counsel. Ptl. Petner resigned from the Lumberton Township Police Department before the final disposition of the investigation. The
Internal Affairs investigation sustained 2 counts of Insubordination. Ptl. Petner’s discipline is 15 days (180 hours) which was not served due to his untimely resignation.
