Joseph L. Carolan

Badge #4027, White Male
Sergeant at Criminal Intelligence Section since July 2021, active
Also served at 33rd Precinct, 50th Precinct
Service started January 2013, made $145,000 last year, Tax #953730

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises (2)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2023-28563
Closed: 6/16/2023

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Complaints

3 Complaints
6 Allegations
3 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202200997, February 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201910663, July 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #201700928, February 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202200997, February 2022
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201910663, July 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Hispanic Male, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #201700928, February 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 32 Exonerated
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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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2023-28563
Closed: 6/16/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongful entry of a premises.
  2. Wrongful search of a premises.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B


Lawsuits

Barnes, Edward vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06044, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 30, 2016, ended August 5, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 19, 2015, P.O.s Jospeh Carolan, Joseph Fratto, and another officer approached plaintiff as he was throwing away a non-alcoholic beverage container. The officers detained, searched, and arrested plaintiff. P.O. Carolan demanded plaintiff's ID and made plaintiff wait 5-10 minutes while he checked if there were any warrants for his arrest. After P.O. Carolan determined there were no warrants, plaintiff asked for his ID back, but P.O. Carolan refused to return it. The officers asked plaintiff to empty his pockets, grabbed his arms, and patted his pockets.

Other Documents

Employment History Summary