Complaint #202401887,
January 27, 2024

Officer: Viola, Christopher
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Jenkins, Hasan
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Viola, Christopher
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Cruz, Christina
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Viola, Christopher
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Summons
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Viola, Christopher
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Detention
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Viola, Christopher Hispanic Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Jenkins, Hasan Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
Viola, Christopher Hispanic Male, 35-39 Discourtesy: Action Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Cruz, Christina Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
Viola, Christopher Hispanic Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Summons Substantiated (Charges)
Viola, Christopher Hispanic Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Detention Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Viola, Christopher
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Details

Incident: January 27, 2024
Received: February 23, 2024
Closed: May 29, 2025

Reason for contact: Report-domestic dispute
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 43rd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Summons - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Delvi Collado, Johnny Diaz, Brian Raichel
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected