Bill\’s Point of View:
By Bill Cleary
The discord that began in 2006 within the Gloucester City Police Department is ![\"Notebook_and_pen\"](\"https://www.gloucestercitynews.net/.a/6a00d8341bf7d953ef011168a28cf7970c-120wi\")
continuing. The most recent event involves Patrolman John Driscoll who filed a lawsuit in United States District Court, Camden NJ on February 24, 2009 that alleges his First and Fourteenth amendments have been violated. Driscoll is the former president of PBA Local #40 the union that represents the rank and file.
Named in Driscoll’s lawsuit were the City of Gloucester City, Police Chief William G. Crothers, Deputy Chief Michael J. Kaye, and his wife, former councilwoman Jean Kaye.
Last year if you recall a letter was presented to Mayor and Council from the two police unions that stated the membership had no confidence in the leaders of the department (Crothers and Kaye).
Also in 2008 the city of Gloucester City was sued by the two chiefs because council voted to eliminate the longevity perk for department heads in an effort to save tax dollars. The chief\’s longevity was 7% of their base salary. The chiefs\’ position is that it is illegal to reduce their pay without negotiation.
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