Complaint #201206745,
May 16, 2012

Officer: Pocalyko, Bryan
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Pocalyko, Bryan
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Pocalyko, Bryan
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Pocalyko, Bryan Black Male, 28 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Pocalyko, Bryan Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Pocalyko, Bryan Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Charges)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Pocalyko, Bryan
Forfeit vacation 8 days
Reprimand
Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, January 30, 2015
APU Guilty
Reprimand

Details

Incident: May 16, 2012
Received: May 25, 2012
Closed: July 18, 2013
Last Updated: October 2, 2025

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 52nd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Summons - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Carlos Brito, Dennis Gannon, Raymond Sette