Richard Ortega

Badge #3184, Hispanic Male
Detective Grade 3 at Executive Protection Unit since December 2021, active
Service started July 2014, made $165,000 last year, Tax #956991

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2021-23589
Closed: 3/28/2023

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Lawsuit settlements:
$15,000   Febus, Adrian, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2020 EDNY EDNY 20CV04091
$100,000   Jackson, Curtis, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV02214
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Complaints

3 Complaints
6 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Alleged Victim Unavailable
2 Closed - Pending Litigation
3 Exonerated

Complaint #201708503, October 2017
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201707730, September 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Female, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201705154, June 2017
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #201708503, October 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 19 Closed - Pending Litigation
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201707730, September 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Female, 44 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Female, 44 Exonerated
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Complaint #201705154, June 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 19 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Male, 45 Alleged Victim Unavailable
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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.

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Discipline

Case: 2021-23589
Closed: 3/28/2023
Case Details:
  1. Improper use of his body worn camera
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $115,000 total settlements.

Febus, Adrian, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV04091, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 2, 2020, ended April 5, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 4, 2019, while walking on the sidewalk to a pool hall, Febus heard approximately three gun shots and then approached by police officers who asked him if he had heard any gun shots. He responded affirmatively whereupon P.O. Kristopher searched him. No weapon or contraband was found. Febus then entered the pool hall. Detectives and officers entered the pool hall and then handcuffed and arrested plaintiffs who complied and did not resist arrest. Plaintiffs were taken to a precinct where they were searched. An officer falsely told Febus that they were caught on camera shooting a firearm. Another falsely told James that a gun was found on them. Plaintiffs did not go before a Judge. Plaintiff Febu...

Powell, Donna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 525478/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, December 20, 2018

Graham, Naeem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 518753/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, September 20, 2018

Jackson, Curtis, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV02214, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 20, 2018, ended October 12, 2021
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered Plaintiffs' home without a warrant, arrested them, took them to a precinct, and charged them with various crimes that were later dismissed.

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