Complaint #201207550,
April 9, 2012

Officer: Palazzo, Martin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Loftus, John
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Palazzo, Martin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Palazzo, Martin Hispanic Male, 27 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Exonerated
Loftus, John Hispanic Male, 27 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Charges)
Palazzo, Martin Hispanic Male, 27 Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons 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.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalties

Loftus, John
Forfeit vacation 10 days
Forfeit vacation 5 days
Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, April 7, 2015
APU Guilty
Forfeit vacation 3 days

Palazzo, Martin
Forfeit vacation 10 days
Forfeit vacation 5 days
Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, April 7, 2015
APU Guilty
Forfeit vacation 3 days

Details

Incident: April 9, 2012
Received: June 8, 2012
Closed: July 18, 2013
Last Updated: October 2, 2025

Reason for contact: Parking violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 50th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Parking summons issued