Complaint #202002039, February 2020

Incident: February 27, 2020
Received: March 11, 2020
Closed: February 28, 2022

Updated: April 24, 2024


Reason for contact: Parking violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 10th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Parking summons issued

Witness Officers: Andrew Cimmino, Brian Hughes, Brian Melendez, Giovanni Messina
Officer: Sullivan, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Sullivan, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Sullivan, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Disposition: APU Dismissed
Officer: Sullivan, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Sullivan, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Disposition: APU Command Discipline A
Officer: Sullivan, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Disposition: APU Command Discipline A
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Sullivan, James Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Exonerated
Sullivan, James Hispanic Male, 18-20 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Sullivan, James Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Disposition: APU Dismissed
Sullivan, James Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Unfounded
Sullivan, James Hispanic Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Disposition: APU Command Discipline A
Sullivan, James Hispanic Male, 18-20 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Disposition: APU Command Discipline A

Penalty

Sullivan, James
Forfeit vacation 10 days
Closed: Plea set aside, Comm. Disc. A, April 2024
Forfeit vacation 1 days / Command Discipline A


Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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