Complaint #202402521,
March 5, 2024

Officer: Rivera, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Rivera, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer: Rivera, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Rivera, Joseph Hispanic Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Rivera, Joseph Hispanic Male, 35-39 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Rivera, Joseph Hispanic Male, 35-39 Offensive Language: Race 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

Rivera, Joseph
Command Discipline - A

Details

Incident: March 5, 2024
Received: March 12, 2024
Closed: July 1, 2025
Last Updated: August 23, 2025

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Commercial building
In NYPD 44th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected