Complaint #202510064,
June 3, 2024

Officer: Paulino, John
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Paulino, John
Complainant: Female
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Paulino, John
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Paulino, John
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Paulino, John
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Paulino, John
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Paulino, John
Complainant: Female
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Paulino, John Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Paulino, John Female Abuse of Authority: Stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Paulino, John Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Question Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Paulino, John Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Paulino, John Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Unfounded
Paulino, John Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Paulino, John Female Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Conclusion Meanings:

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


Penalty

Paulino, John
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Details

Incident: June 3, 2024
Received: July 22, 2024
Closed: November 13, 2025

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 42nd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected