Complaint #202410297,
October 7, 2024

Officer: Tantillo, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Tantillo, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Lawrence, Joshua
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Guzman, Jose
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Tantillo, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Lawrence, Joshua
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Lawrence, Joshua
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer: Tantillo, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer: Lawrence, Joshua
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Tantillo, Thomas Black Male, 45-49 Force: Hit against inanimate object Within NYPD Guidelines
Tantillo, Thomas Black Male, 45-49 Discourtesy: Word Within NYPD Guidelines
Lawrence, Joshua Black Male, 45-49 Discourtesy: Word Within NYPD Guidelines
Guzman, Jose Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
Tantillo, Thomas Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Within NYPD Guidelines
Lawrence, Joshua Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Within NYPD Guidelines
Lawrence, Joshua Black Male, 45-49 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Tantillo, Thomas Black Male, 45-49 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Lawrence, Joshua Black Male, 45-49 Force: Hit against inanimate object Within NYPD Guidelines

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.


Penalties

Lawrence, Joshua
Formalized Training

Tantillo, Thomas
Formalized Training

Details

Incident: October 7, 2024
Received: October 15, 2024
Closed: February 24, 2026
Last Updated: March 26, 2026

Reason for contact: Report of other crime
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 6th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected