Briant K. Nixon, a former NYPD officer, has been charged with numerous crimes after failing to disclose his criminal history while applying for police positions in New Jersey. He faces second-degree charges of official misconduct and tampering, as well as fourth-degree charges for falsifying records. Nixon was previously terminated from the NYPD due to a domestic violence arrest. After applying for jobs in Neptune Township, West Wildwood, and Matawan, he was hired by two departments while not disclosing his past transgressions. He is currently suspended from Neptune Township Police Department pending his case's outcome.
Briant K. Nixon, 38, of Neptune Township, is charged with multiple second-degree crimes including a count of pattern of official misconduct and three counts of official misconduct and tampering with public records.
Nixon, who worked for the NYPD from 2012 to 2017, was terminated due to violating a restraining order and violating department rules during a domestic violence arrest.
He applied for jobs at Neptune Township, West Wildwood and Matawan police departments but failed to disclose his criminal record and past employment with the NYPD.
The Neptune Township Police Department is committed to upholding high standards and the actions of one officer do not reflect the integrity and professionalism of the department as a whole.
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