Complaint #202412502,
December 9, 2024

Officer: Scala, Joseph
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Filak, Daniel
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Scala, Joseph
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Scala, Joseph Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Within NYPD Guidelines
Filak, Daniel Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Unable to Determine
Scala, Joseph Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines

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.
'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: December 9, 2024
Received: December 19, 2024
Closed: March 3, 2026

Reason for contact: EDP aided case
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 120th Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected