Date of Offense
Offense(s)
Official Statement
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
Other Sanction:
Resigned, retired, transferred, or separated while case was pending:
# of Days Suspended: 30
Sustained Charge: Conducted Energy Devices; Neglect of Duty; Performance of Duty; Insubordination; Conduct Unbecoming; Misconduct.
Description: On April 13, 2023, Sergeant Matthew Skolsky engaged in horseplay by unholstering and
pointing his Taser 7 at a commanding officer during a union meeting. The investigation sustained the following violations against Sergeant Skolsky:
1. General Order G.2.10 Conducted Energy Devices
2. Department Rule 3:1.7 – Neglect of Duty
3. Department Rule 3:1.8 – Performance of Duty
4. Department Rule 3:1.10 – Insubordination
5. Department Rule 3:10.8 – Conduct Unbecoming
6. N.J.S.A. 40A:14‐147 – Misconduct
Sergeant Skolsky received a 240 hour suspension without pay and agreed to be ineligible for the next Lieutenant’s promotion as a result of this matter.
