New Jersey police officers accuse chief of turning department into 'animal house': docs

The chief, who one officer described as "moody and aggressive," was also accused of sending packages containing gay pride flags and sex toys to his officers' homes. 

In New Jersey, a notice to sue is required before filing a lawsuit. 

Officers Rasheed Siyam, Christopher Bowen and Michael F. Derin; Derin's son, Detective Michael A. Derin; and Lt. Alex Guzman all plan to sue Farley.

Aside from the claims of overall impropriety and indecency, the men have made other individual claims against the chief. 

Guzman said he is up for promotion to captain but that Farley has illegally refused to promote him despite an immediate need for a new captain. That allegedly stems from an accusation by Farley that Guzman filed open records requests on Farley, which Guzman denies. 

Bowen also claimed he was denied a promotion in retaliation by the chief. 

Michael A. Derin sayid Farley forced him to write a recommendation on behalf of Farley's daughter to her high school, imploring them to allow Farley's daughter into a culinary class she wanted to take. Her high school is Derin's alma mater. 

Derin also said that the chief made him complete school work for his daughter. 

One of the soon-to-be plaintiffs said he is seeing a psychologist after the workplace harassment. 

Fox News Digital reached out to the North Bergen mayor's office and attorneys for the township, as well as attorneys for the complainants. 

The North Bergen Police Department referred Fox News Digital to the Hudson County Prosecutor's office when attempting to contact Farley. That office did not immediately return a request for comment.