##  [Brady Offense No. 1724471074 - 1550751608](/brady-offense-no-1724471074-1550751608) 

  [![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_500_x_500_/public/default_images/download%20%289%29%20%282%29_0.jpg?itok=5WstKkf1)](/individual/matthew-%20skolsky)Matthew Skolsky

 









 

 



 

 

**[South Brunswick Township Police Department](/new-jersey/south-brunswick-township-police-department)**

540 Ridge Road

Monmouth Junction, New Jersey 08852

[(732) 329-4000](tel:%28732%29329-4000)



[https://southbrunsw…](https://southbrunswicknj.gov/police/)





 

 



 

 

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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:  
  
\# of Days Suspended: 30  
  
Sustained Charge: Conducted Energy Devices; Neglect of Duty; Performance of Duty; Insubordination; Conduct Unbecoming; Misconduct.  
  
Description: On April 13, 2023, Sergeant Matthew Skolsky engaged in horseplay by unholstering and  
pointing his Taser 7 at a commanding officer during a union meeting. The investigation sustained the following violations against Sergeant Skolsky:  
  
1\. General Order G.2.10 Conducted Energy Devices  
  
2\. Department Rule 3:1.7 – Neglect of Duty  
  
3\. Department Rule 3:1.8 – Performance of Duty  
  
4\. Department Rule 3:1.10 – Insubordination  
  
5\. Department Rule 3:10.8 – Conduct Unbecoming  
  
6\. N.J.S.A. 40A:14‐147 – Misconduct  
  
Sergeant Skolsky received a 240 hour suspension without pay and agreed to be ineligible for the next Lieutenant’s promotion as a result of this matter.