Complaint #202406833,
June 25, 2024

Officer: Santiago, Jason
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Reckovic, Rustem
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Santiago, Jason
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Reckovic, Rustem
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Santiago, Jason
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Reckovic, Rustem
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Santiago, Jason
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Santiago, Jason Black Male, 25-29 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Within NYPD Guidelines
Reckovic, Rustem Black Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Santiago, Jason Black Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Reckovic, Rustem Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Within NYPD Guidelines
Santiago, Jason Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
Reckovic, Rustem Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 25-29 Force: Chokehold Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 25-29 Force: Restricted Breathing Unfounded
Santiago, Jason Black Male, 25-29 Force: Gun Pointed Within NYPD Guidelines

Conclusion Meanings:

'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: June 25, 2024
Received: July 9, 2024
Closed: October 20, 2025

Location: Commercial building
In NYPD Midtown South Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected