Complaint #202506965,
June 6, 2025

Officer: Munks, Kathleen
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Scala, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Scala, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Scala, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Munks, Kathleen Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Scala, Joseph Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Scala, Joseph Black Male, 30-34 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Scala, Joseph Black Male, 30-34 Offensive Language: Other Substantiated (Charges)

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

Scala, Joseph
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Details

Incident: June 6, 2025
Received: July 15, 2025
Closed: October 26, 2026

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Police building
In NYPD 120th Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected