Lawsuits put focus on Glen Rock police

Lawsuits put focus on Glen Rock police

March 2, 2015, 7:03 AM    Last updated: Monday, March 2, 2015, 12:22 PM
By Chris Harris
staff writer |
The Record

GLEN ROCK — Several lawsuits and disciplinary actions against police officers have placed the department under a microscope, with some residents calling for a change in leadership.

Since October, Glen Rock and its Police Department have been named in three suits alleging retaliation, intimidation and harassment. Those cases — involving one officer fired last year and two others who were suspended — have continued to play out in public.

Resident Rebecca Coll asked whether changes in the department’s leadership were being considered “in light of these credible claims by respected members of our community,” and if investigations into the suits’ allegations would be conducted.

Borough officials said they would await the outcome of the pending litigation before considering whether to initiate an inquiry.

The council has a “high level of confidence” in the entire Police Department, Borough Attorney Robert Garibaldi said after a meeting last week. He also said the borough will mount “aggressive defenses” against all three civil suits, adding that he believes “the Police Department will be vindicated” in court.

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