{"active":false,"first_name":"Peter","last_name":"Ruotolo","race":"White","gender":"Male","rank":"POM","command":{"command":"CW T TF","id":"75"},"shield_no":8226,"ended_date":"2021-02-01","taxid":"924437","complaint_ids":[201706518,201305585,201201087,200903617,200703381,200501729,200100607],"command_history":[{"command":"030 PCT","id":"30pct"}],"appt_date":"1999-07-07","lawsuits":[{"name":"Mcqueen, Dewayne, et al. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2020-09-17","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"20CV04879","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Ruotolo, Peter D.","summary":"On April 19, 2019, New York State passed legislation providing that certain criminal suspects are permitted to receive a Desk Appearance Ticket (\"DAT\") instead of being detained before arraignment (the \"Bail Reform legislation\"). One such group of suspects includes those charged with driving under the influence of alcohol whose blood alcohol content was less than .08%. Still, members of this group are habitually detained pending arraignment in violation of the Bail Reform legislation.\n\nOn January 11, 2020, Plaintiff 1 was driving a motor vehicle when he was stopped by PO Ruotolo on suspicion of driving under the influence. Plaintiff 1 agreed to a breathalyzer test, resulting in a .07 ABV reading, less than the .08% threshold for detainment under the Bail Reform legislation. Despite this, PO Ruotolo arrested Plaintiff 1 and put him in a holding cell instead of issuing him a DAT. He was so detained for more than 24 hours before he was released on his own recognizance. Similarly, on February 1, 2020, Plaintiff 2 was driving a motor vehicle when he was pulled over by PO Eltabib on suspicion of driving under the influence. PO Eltabib took Plaintiff 2 to the precinct, where Plaintiff 2 agreed to a breathalyzer test, resulting in a .07 ABV reading. Despite this, PO Eltabib did not issue Plaintiff 2 a DAT; instead, Plaintiff 2 was detained for more than 24 hours before he was released on his own recognizance. Plaintiff 1 and Plaintiff 2 represented a class of similarly situated Plaintiffs who were likewise unlawfully detained by unknown POs.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.454193/gov.uscourts.nyed.454193.1.1.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/18525802/mcqueen-v-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Bailey, Kirk vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2014-01-07","disposition_date":"2014-10-31","payout_amount":25000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"13CV08795","court":"U.S. District Court - Southern District NY","officer_name":"Ruotolo, Peter D.","summary":"On April 17, 2012, Plaintiff was sleeping in his car after performing at a cafe.  Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff, awakened him, and confirmed his identification.  Other officers, all white, including Defendant Officer Peter Ruotolo, arrived.  Defendant Peter Ruotolo informed Plaintiff that he appeared to be intoxicated and told him to exit his car to take a breath test.  Plaintiff willingly left his car but refused to take the test, claiming to be sober as demonstrated by his speech, lack of alcohol on his breath, and dexterity.  Defendant Ruotolo then physically threw Plaintiff against the car, cuffed him, twisted his shoulders, and transported him to the 28th Precinct.  At the precinct Plaintiff easily passed a Breathalyzer test.  Nonetheless, Defendant Ruotolo transported Plaintiff to the 30th Precinct, then the 28th Precinct, and final Central Booking where he was falsely charged with striking a police officer and creating a public disturbance.  Plaintiff was released after 18 hours in custody.  All charges were dropped on January 9, 2023.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.421119.1.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4353068/bailey-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Vincente et al v. City of New York et al","court":"U.S. District Court - Southern District NY","payout_amount":35000,"disposition":"Settlement","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4923651-Vincente-et-al-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4923650-Vincente-et-al-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"}],"docket":"06CV01135","officer_name":"Peter D. Ruotolo"}],"is_credibility":true,"id":"QF8X","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/QF8X"}