Ramsey PD Fired Officer In 2021 For Violating Sexual Harassment Policy

RAMSEY, NJ — Ramsey Police had to report the names of all officers who were subject to major discipline in 2021. There was one, who was terminated for communicating improperly with someone who was involved in a police investigation.

The state Attorney General’s Office released a report detailing any “major” disciplinary consequences law enforcement officers faced in New Jersey’s municipalities. Eight Bergen County agencies reported officers had been fired, demoted or suspended five or more days in 2021.

This is the first full year the Office of the Attorney General released these reports. Last year, the AG’s office released the names and agencies of officers who were fired, demoted or suspended five or more days from June 15, 2020 to the end of the calendar year.

The AG’s office began directing all NJ law enforcement agencies to submit Major Discipline Reporting Forms last year.

Ramsey Officer Matthew Rork was “terminated for Conduct Unbecoming & Violation Sexual Harassment Policy for having improper communication with a party involved in a police investigation," state records show.

Ramsey Police did not respond to Patch's request for comment by the publication deadline.