Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Paul J. Velez
Badge #31986,
Hispanic Male
Also served at
Patrol Borough Bronx
Service
started July 2013,
made $134,000 last year,
Tax #955632
Discipline Cases:
Case: 2023-28571
Closed: 8/17/2023
Case: 2018-18964
Closed: 4/30/2018
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Lawsuit settlements:
$500,000 Wilson, Robert, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 817943/2022E
$70,000 Linen, Markey vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 026290/2019E
$400,000 Turnbull, Jeremy vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 024797/2018E
$25,000 Rodriguez, Franklin vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 302665/2015
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$500,000 Wilson, Robert, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 817943/2022E
$70,000 Linen, Markey vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 026290/2019E
$400,000 Turnbull, Jeremy vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 024797/2018E
$25,000 Rodriguez, Franklin vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 302665/2015
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Complaints
4
Complaints
11
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Complainant Unavailable
4
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Exonerated
2
Unfounded
Complaint #202206737,
February 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Command Discipline - B |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 2 days) |
Complaint #202001440,
February 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Age 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Age 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #201509758,
November 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201501322,
February 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202206737, February 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B | ||
| Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 2 days) | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202001440, February 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Age 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Age 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201509758, November 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Hispanic Male, 22 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Hispanic Male, 22 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Hispanic Male, 20 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Hispanic Male, 21 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201501322, February 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) | Hispanic Male, 24 | Unfounded |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 24 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn | Hispanic Male, 24 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Discipline
Case: 2023-28571
Closed: 8/17/2023
Case Details:
- Violated patrol rules - failed to provide a business card
- Wrongfully searched a vehicle.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (2 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Case: 2018-18964
Closed: 4/30/2018
Case Details:
- Guilty: Improperly used Department computers to quiery information for personal reasons and unrelated to official Department business.
- Guilty: Improperly divulged information obtained from Department computer systems for personal reasons and unrelated to official Department business.
Penalty: Vacation days (10 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $995,000 total settlements.Molina, Kevin vs City of New York
Case # 811801/2023E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 2, 2023
Wilson, Robert, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 817943/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 1, 2022, ended November 2, 2023
$500,000 Settlement
Linen, Markey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026290/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 30, 2019, ended September 8, 2022
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 7, 2016, Plaintiff was lawfully on the street when approached by P.O.s including Officer Paul Velez, Officer Thomas Accomando, and Lt. Christopher LaGrasta. With no arrest warrant or probable cause, P.O.s stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained Plaintiff. Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search and was incarcerated for over 24 hours. During the arrest and detainment, Plaintiff sustained injuries as a result of assault and battery by P.O.s to his head, neck, back, body and limbs. All charges against Plaintiff were terminated favorably on April 24, 2019.
Turnbull, Jeremy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024797/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 26, 2018, ended October 22, 2019
$400,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
Rodriguez, Franklin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302665/2015, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 10, 2015, ended November 2, 2016
$25,000 Settlement