{"active":true,"first_name":"Anthony","last_name":"Brucato","race":"White","gender":"Male","rank":"DT3","command":{"command":"MC/SQD","assignment_date":"2026-06-15","id":"142"},"shield_no":1091,"taxid":"960287","complaint_ids":[202102813,202001331,201907446,201902268,201708209],"command_history":[{"command":"062 DET","id":"62det"},{"command":"062 PCT","id":"62pct"},{"command":"075 DET","id":"75det"}],"appt_date":"2016-01-06","middle_initial":"J","shield_no_history":[8765],"lawsuits":[{"name":"Josie, Mike vs The City of Ny, et al.","start_date":"2024-04-09","disposition_date":"2024-07-22","payout_amount":9500,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"24CV02476","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","summary":"On April 27, 2021, Officers Doyle, John Doe and Jane Doe #1-16 unlawfully entered the Plaintiff’s home without a warrant and rushed towards Plaintiff with their guns directly pointed at him yelling, grabbing, pushing, shoving, and pulling him in the process. They tightly handcuffed the Plaintiff, causing him significant pain and numbness. An illegal search of the premises was conducted and the Plaintiff was forcibly taken to NYPD-79th Precinct, where he suffered illegal searches and lengthy interrogation based on falsified police reports that ultimately resulted in criminal charges. The false charges were eventually dismissed on or about December 1, 2021. \n\nOn April 28, 2021, Officers Kelly, John Doe and Jane Doe #1-16 rearrested the Plaintiff at NYPD-79th Precinct. The Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed and subjected to illegal searches before being forcibly transported to NYPD-73rd Precinct. Further unlawful searches were conducted, and the Plaintiff faced misleading charges at Central Booking. The Plaintiff’s inability to post bail led to his incarceration until, on or around, June 22, 2021, when the false charges were dismissed. \n\nOn June 30, 2021, Officers Brucato, John Doe and Jane Doe #1-16, unlawfully entered the Plaintiff’s home without a warrant. They forcibly entered the premises, causing property damage. Upon entering, they immediately rushed towards the Plaintiff with their guns directly pointed at him yelling, grabbing, pushing, shoving, and pulling him in the process. They tightly handcuffed the Plaintiff, causing him significant pain and numbness. An illegal search was conducted then the Plaintiff was forcibly taken to the NYPD-75th Precinct, where unlawful searches and a lengthy interrogation were conducted. The Plaintiff faced misleading charges at Central Booking. The false charges were eventually dismissed on or about December 1, 2021. \n\nThe misconduct extended beyond the arrests, Officer Brucato, Officer Doyle, Officer Kelly John Doe and Jane Doe #1-16 engaged in multiple instances, including, but not limited to, several dates prior to April 27, 2021, and on April 27, 2021 and June 30, 2021, of surveillance and harassment against the Plaintiff and his family. This included banging on windows and doors, maintaining an intimidating police presence around their home, forcibly entering the home without any warrant or authority, and searching the home. \n\nAs a result, the Plaintiff suffered and continues to suffer emotional distress, fear, embarrassment, humiliation, shock, discomfort, loss of liberty, wages and financial losses, pain and damage, and damage to his reputation.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.513024/gov.uscourts.nyed.513024.1.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68402342/josie-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Abrams, Sadie & Messiah, Tiffany vs The City of Ny, et al.","start_date":"2024-01-16","disposition_date":"2024-07-08","payout_amount":25000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"23CV09520","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","summary":"On several occasions, including on June 26, 2019, December 30, 2020, April 27, 2021, and June 30, 2021, different groups of defendant police officers forced their way into the plaintiffs’ home without any warrant, damaged and/or destroyed the plaintiffs’ properties, and violently seized and/or arrested plaintiffs without cause at the premises; this would often result in the plaintiffs being unreasonably detained for a lengthy period of time. During these raids, defendant police officers drew weapons against the plaintiffs and their dog, who they would forcibly kick and threaten to shoot/kill. As a result of each of these raids, plaintiff Abram’s son, Mike Josie, was arrested at the premises, transported to NYPD police precinct(s), and falsely charged with numerous crimes (all of which were eventually dismissed and sealed). In total, 22 identified and 20 unidentified defendant police officers participated in these raids.\n\nInstances of surveillance, harassment, bullying, and intimidation took place both inside and outside of the residence; these instances included acts such as repeatedly banging on the plaintiffs’ windows and entrance door, maintaining a heavy police presence in and around the plaintiffs’ home, and forced entry and search of the premises without warrant. These instances took place on, but are not limited to, June 26, 2019, November 22, 2020, December 7, 2020, December 10, 2020, December 21, 2020, December 30, 2020, April 27, 2021, and June 30, 2021.\n\nDue to the conduct of the defendant police officers, the plaintiffs and their families suffered serious injuries and emotional distress; plaintiff Messiah was ultimately forced to vacate the premises with her minor children for an extended period beginning in or about July 2021.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.508050/gov.uscourts.nyed.508050.1.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68119801/abrams-v-the-city-of-new-york/"}],"discipline":[{"disposition_date":"2023-03-21","case_no":"2022-27001","penalty":"Training","recommendation":"Training","allegations":[{"desc":"Violated patrol rules."}]}],"documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21021158-brucato-fb7c56bb3df212d749222ef1941e2363f038def7","type":"brady-giglio"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21057413-brucato-960287-disclosure-04-30-2021","type":"brady-giglio"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/22086068-seh_960287","type":"employment-history"}],"payroll":{"salary":"119980","regular":"115444","overtime":"59151","other":"15324","total":"189919"},"id":"RVRP","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/RVRP"}