##  [Brady Offense No. 1724182711 - 55155036](/brady-offense-no-1724182711-55155036) 

  [![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_500_x_500_/public/default_images/download%20%289%29%20%282%29_0.jpg?itok=5WstKkf1)](/individual/charles-%20galbo-iii)Charles Galbo III

 









 

 



 

 

**[Garfield Police Department](/new-jersey/garfield-police-department)**

411 Midland Avenue

Garfield, New Jersey 07026

[(973) 478-8500](tel:%28973%29478-8500)



[https://www.garfiel…](https://www.garfieldnj.org/Departments/police-department)





 

 



 

 

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## Date of Offense

Date Not Provided





 

 



 

 

## Offense(s)

None Provided





 

 



 

 

 





## Official Statement

Terminated: No  
  
Demoted: No  
  
Suspended: Yes  
  
Other Sanction:  
  
Resigned, retired, transferred, or separated while case was pending: No  
  
\# of Days Suspended: 20  
  
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming an Officer; Neglect of Duty; Failure to immediately report a Theft of a Firearm; Failure to safely secure a Firearm  
  
Description: Officer Galbo was off‐duty on May 17, 2023. While at his residence he failed to secure his off‐duty firearm in a safe location knowing that there would be visitors at his residence on that specific date. Due to failing to secure his off‐duty firearm in a safe location, a theft of his off‐duty firearm subsequently occurred. Officer Galbo also failed to immediately report the theft of his off‐duty firearm immediately and waited approximately eight (8) hours to report the theft of his off‐duty firearm. Officer Galbo was suspended for twenty (20) days.