Orlando Colon

Badge #3254, Hispanic Male, 40
Detective Grade 2 at 46th Precinct Detective Squad since February 2013, active
Also served at 46th Precinct
Service started January 2006, made $195,000 last year, Tax #940992

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Discourtesy: Word

Lawsuit settlements:
$50,000   Garcia, Herman vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 023262/2017E
$45,000   Colon, Daniel vs City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 13CV08797
$25,000   Adams, Anthony vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV04227
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Complaints

8 Complaints
28 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
11 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Exonerated
10 Unsubstantiated
1 Victim Unidentified

Complaint #201010837, August 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201007086, May 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201001242, January 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200907219, May 2009
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200904501, March 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200901691, February 2009
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200901294, January 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200807471, May 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Victim Unidentified
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #201010837, August 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 43 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 43 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201007086, May 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 44 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201001242, January 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200907219, May 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200904501, March 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 27 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 27 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 27 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 27 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200901691, February 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 35 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 35 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Male, 35 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 35 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 35 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 35 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 35 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200901294, January 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black, 22 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black, 22 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200807471, May 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 19 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 19 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 19 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Hispanic Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 19 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Victim Unidentified
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Lawsuits

Named in 9 known lawsuits, $120,000 total settlements.

Freites, Lady, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 809131/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 30, 2023

Cameron, Jonathan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 813487/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 4, 2021

Cameron, Jonathan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 813437/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 4, 2021

Galloway, Guy, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 813414/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 4, 2021

Bedford, Shaquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021970/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 18, 2020

Garcia, Herman vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023262/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 10, 2017, ended August 20, 2020
$50,000 Settlement

Colon, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08797, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 7, 2014, ended October 23, 2014
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 2, 2011, around 11:00 p.m., Daniel Colon was leaving a friend's residence at 1776 Weeks Avenue in the Bronx when he was unjustly stopped and assaulted by NYPD Officers Orlando Colon, Anthony Romero, and Michael Pomerantz, without any suspicion of criminal activity. This violent encounter included being punched, shoved against a wall, and beaten with fists, kicks, and a radio transmitter. Following the assault, Colon was searched, found without contraband, yet arrested and subjected to further humiliation, including three strip searches, during which he was degraded and threatened. Despite requesting medical attention for his injuries, including severe swelling and pain, his pleas were ignored. Colon was...

Adams, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04227, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 9, 2013, ended February 4, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint

Romero v. City of New York
Case # 304386/2011, Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint