The police chief of the North Bergen Police Department in New Jersey is facing a lawsuit from five of his subordinates. They claim that he turned the department into a place of misconduct and immorality.
According to legal documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Police Chief Robert Farley, who has served in the department for 20 years, is accused of disturbing behavior. Allegations include defecating on the office floor, putting Viagra and Adderall in the coffee pot, and poking an officer with a hypodermic needle. The working environment was described as chaotic and unruly.
One officer described the chief as unpredictable and hostile. Additionally, the chief allegedly sent inappropriate packages to his officers’ homes, including gay pride flags and adult toys.
In New Jersey, a notice to sue is required before filing a lawsuit.
Broken glass is seen at the North Bergen Police Department. (Toscano Law Firm)
Michael F. Derin’s complaint said he was terminated after making allegations of corruption within the department. Siyam said he was a victim of retaliation over those claims, too, and that Farley directed racial slurs at him.
Michael A. Derin sayid Farley forced him to write a recommendation on behalf of Farley’s daughter to her high school, imploring them to allow Farley’s daughter into a culinary class she wanted to take. Her high school is Derin’s alma mater.
Derin also said that the chief made him complete school work for his daughter.
One of the soon-to-be plaintiffs said he is seeing a psychologist after the workplace harassment.
North Bergen, NJ Police Chief Robert Farley. (North Bergen Police Department)
Fox News Digital reached out to the North Bergen mayor’s office and attorneys for the township, as well as attorneys for the complainants.
The North Bergen Police Department referred Fox News Digital to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s office when attempting to contact Farley. That office did not immediately return a request for comment.
