##  [Brady Offense No. 1724208489 - 540206878](/brady-offense-no-1724208489-540206878) 

  [![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_500_x_500_/public/default_images/download%20%289%29%20%282%29_0.jpg?itok=5WstKkf1)](/individual/carol-%20cooper-0)Carol Cooper

 









 

 



 

 

**[Burlington County Sheriff's Department](/new-jersey/burlington-county-sheriffs-department)**

49 Rancocas Road

Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060

[(609) 265-5127](tel:%28609%29265-5127)



[https://co.burlingt…](https://co.burlington.nj.us/130/Sheriffs-Office)





 

 



 

 

 [![Burlington County Sheriff's Department](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2024-08/Document-2245983570.png?itok=IzbN0HJm "Burlington County Sheriff's Department")](/new-jersey/burlington-county-sheriffs-department)





 

 



 

 

 





## Date of Offense

Date Not Provided





 

 



 

 

## Offense(s)

None Provided





 

 



 

 

 





## Official Statement

Terminated: No  
  
Demoted: Yes  
  
Suspended: Yes  
  
Other Sanction:  
  
Resigned, retired, transferred, or separated while case was pending: No  
  
\# of Days Suspended: 5  
  
Sustained Charge: Insubordination  
  
Description: Chief Carol Cooper received a five (5) day suspension and was removed from the unclassified "Chief" title and returned to being a Sheriff's Sergeant. She misrepresented completing a background check for the Burlington County Sheriff's Office. She completed a civilian's background check during normal work hours when she was documented as being on vacation. The thoroughness of the background check was brought into question. This incident occurred in August of 2021 and was finalized in February of 2023.