North Bergen Police Chief Faces Harassment and Misconduct Allegations

Five officers accuse Chief Robert Farley of fostering a toxic workplace, with claims under review by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.

Chief Robert Farley of the North Bergen Police Department is accused by five officers of creating a hostile work environment, including harassment and vulgar pranks.
Allegations include defecating in the office, spiking coffee with prescription drugs, and physically assaulting an officer with a hypodermic needle.
Officers claim retaliation for whistleblowing, such as denied promotions and undesirable assignments, and have filed legal notices as a precursor to lawsuits.
The Township of North Bergen denies the allegations, expressing confidence in Farley’s leadership, and has referred the case to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
The officers’ attorney has called for the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office to assume oversight of the department, citing the severity of the claims.