Complaint #202405359,
May 28, 2024

Officer: Lazar, Brittney
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Cortez, Samantha
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Cortez, Samantha
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Cortez, Samantha
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Piscopo, Dominic
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Lazar, Brittney
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Chopra, Daniel
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Cortez, Samantha
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Lazar, Brittney Black Female, 45-49 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Cortez, Samantha Black Female, 45-49 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Unfounded
Cortez, Samantha Black Female, 45-49 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Cortez, Samantha Black Female, 45-49 Force: Hit against inanimate object Unfounded
Piscopo, Dominic Black Female, 45-49 Force: Hit against inanimate object Unfounded
Lazar, Brittney Black Female, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Within NYPD Guidelines
Chopra, Daniel Black Female, 45-49 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Cortez, Samantha Black Female, 45-49 Force: Handcuffs too tight Unable to Determine

Conclusion Meanings:

'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Details

Incident: May 28, 2024
Received: May 30, 2024
Closed: July 1, 2025

Reason for contact: Other
Location: School
In NYPD 24th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected