Salem Police Officers Accused of On-Duty Sexual Misconduct

Alleged videos show officers engaging in sexual acts in police station and cruiser

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:06am

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An alleged sex scandal in the Salem City, New Jersey police department has led to accusations of sexual assault against one of the officers involved. The Action News Investigative Team reviewed videos that appear to show two Salem City police officers performing sex acts in the police station and a police cruiser. The videos came to light after Shaquille Lattie, the boyfriend of one of the alleged victims, said one of the officers sent the videos to his girlfriend's phone. Lattie claims the videos show the officers engaging in misconduct while on duty, but the alleged victim has since accused Lattie of sexual assault, alleging he used the videos as leverage. Lattie maintains his innocence and says the encounter was consensual, and he recorded it to prove nothing was wrong.

Why it matters

This case raises serious concerns about abuse of power, official misconduct, and the handling of sensitive investigations within the Salem City Police Department. The allegations, if true, undermine public trust in law enforcement and highlight the need for robust internal affairs processes and accountability measures.

The details

According to the report, the Action News Investigative Team reviewed videos that appear to show two Salem City police officers engaging in sexual acts in the police station and a police cruiser. The videos came to light after Shaquille Lattie, the boyfriend of one of the alleged victims, said one of the officers sent the videos to his girlfriend's phone. Lattie claims he confronted his girlfriend about the videos, and two days later, she accused him of sexual assault, alleging he used the videos as leverage. Lattie maintains the encounter was consensual and that he recorded it to prove nothing was wrong. The case has been referred to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office, but no charges have been presented to a grand jury, and the officers involved have not been disciplined or placed on desk duty.

  • On August 16, 2025, Lattie discovered the videos on his girlfriend's phone.
  • Two days later, on August 18, 2025, Lattie's girlfriend accused him of sexual assault.

The players

Shaquille Lattie

The boyfriend of one of the alleged victims, who claims he discovered the videos showing the police officers engaging in sexual acts and that his girlfriend later accused him of sexual assault.

Salem City Police Chief Michael Brooks

The police chief who confirmed an internal affairs investigation is underway, but said the officers involved have not been disciplined or placed on desk duty.

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What they’re saying

“So I just reach over, and I'm like, 'I can see videos.' And I'm like, 'Wait, she's having sex.' My girlfriend of like eight months is having sex at work and in police cars in full uniform in a police station in full uniform.”

— Shaquille Lattie

“After you saw that video on her phone, did you have sexual relations with her?”

— Chad Pradelli, Action News Investigator

“The best thing about it is I videotaped it just to prove it, just to say nothing is going on here. And in that video, she doesn't say, 'Hey, stop, please, nothing,'”

— Shaquille Lattie

What’s next

The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office is still reviewing the case, and it's unclear when a decision will be made on whether to present charges to a grand jury. The internal affairs investigation by the Salem County Prosecutor's Office is also ongoing, and it's uncertain when any disciplinary actions against the officers involved may be taken.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for strict accountability and oversight within police departments to prevent abuse of power and misconduct. The allegations, if true, undermine public trust in law enforcement and demonstrate the importance of robust internal affairs processes and swift disciplinary actions when officers engage in inappropriate behavior, especially while on duty.