Complaint #202507992,
June 12, 2025

Officer: Swicicki, Joseph
Complainant: Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Swicicki, Joseph
Complainant: Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Swicicki, Joseph
Complainant: Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Giardina, Christopher
Complainant: Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Swicicki, Joseph
Complainant: Male, 40-44
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Giardina, Christopher
Complainant: Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Swicicki, Joseph
Complainant: Male, 40-44
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Swicicki, Joseph
Complainant: Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Swicicki, Joseph
Complainant: Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Swicicki, Joseph
Complainant: Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Swicicki, Joseph Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Swicicki, Joseph Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Within NYPD Guidelines
Swicicki, Joseph Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Within NYPD Guidelines
Giardina, Christopher Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Within NYPD Guidelines
Swicicki, Joseph Male, 40-44 Offensive Language: Gender Substantiated (Charges)
Giardina, Christopher Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Swicicki, Joseph Male, 40-44 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Swicicki, Joseph Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Within NYPD Guidelines
Swicicki, Joseph Male, 40-44 Force: Vehicle Unable to Determine
Swicicki, Joseph Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Unable to Determine

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.


Penalty

Swicicki, Joseph
Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline, October 30, 2026
APU Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline
Forfeit vacation 10 days

Details

Incident: June 12, 2025
Received: August 17, 2025
Closed: October 27, 2026
Last Updated: November 1, 2026

Reason for contact: Traffic accident
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 102nd Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected