Ex-N.J. Officer Claims Retaliation and Discrimination Over Alleged Ticket Quota

Former Pompton Lakes Police Department officer William Pepe alleges that he faced retaliation and discrimination, including a ticket quota, after expressing concerns about department practices. Pepe, the department's only Black officer at the time, claims he was demoted, harassed, and subjected to a hostile work environment, leading to mental health issues and his resignation. He intends to sue for at least $2.5 million in damages, alleging race and disability discrimination, as well as retaliation. The department and borough council deny the allegations.