Complaint #202002203,
March 18, 2020

Officer: Rivera, Joseph
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Rivera, Joseph
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Rivera, Joseph
Complainant: Black Female, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Rivera, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Rivera, Joseph Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Unsubstantiated
Rivera, Joseph Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Rivera, Joseph Black Female, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Rivera, Joseph Black Male, 18-20 Abuse of Authority: Other Unsubstantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'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

Rivera, Joseph
Forfeit vacation 10 days
Forfeit vacation 3 days
Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, October 28, 2025
APU Guilty
Forfeit vacation 3 days / Formalized Training

Documents

APU Quarterly Report summary (Joseph Rivera)
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Trial Decision (Joseph Rivera)

Details

Incident: March 18, 2020
Closed: March 22, 2022
Last Updated: November 8, 2025

Reason for contact: Execution of arrest/bench warrant
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 77th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Michael Connizzo, Christopher Heredia, Paul Hoppinthal, Kyle Hurst