Christopher J. Digioia

Badge #1586, White Male
Detective Grade 3 at Gun Violence Suppression Division Zone 01 since October 2022, active
Service started July 2008, made $142,000 last year, Tax #946939

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Discourtesy: Other (5)
Discourtesy: Word
Offensive Language: Other (5)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2021-24296
Closed: 1/18/2023

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Lawsuit settlements:
$27,500   Wilson, Joseph vs City of New York, et al., 2018 KCSC KCSC 520929/2018
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Complaints

3 Complaints
16 Allegations
14 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
6 Substantiated (Charges)
6 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated

Complaint #201909547, October 2019
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 10-14
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: Black Male, 10-14
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 10-14
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 10-14
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 10-14
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 10-14
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Allegation: Discourtesy: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 10-14
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Allegation: Discourtesy: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Allegation: Discourtesy: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 10-14
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Allegation: Discourtesy: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 10-14
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Allegation: Discourtesy: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 10-14
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, January 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201904673, April 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Female, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201114693, November 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201909547, October 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 10-14 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Black Male, 10-14 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
Offensive Language: Other Black Male, 15-17 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Offensive Language: Other Black Male, 10-14 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Offensive Language: Other Black Male, 10-14 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Offensive Language: Other Black Male, 10-14 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Offensive Language: Other Black Male, 10-14 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Discourtesy: Other Black Male, 10-14 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Discourtesy: Other Black Male, 15-17 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Discourtesy: Other Black Male, 10-14 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Discourtesy: Other Black Male, 10-14 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
Discourtesy: Other Black Male, 10-14 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, January 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201904673, April 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Male, 41 Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Black Male, 41 Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Female, 29 Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201114693, November 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 36 Complainant Uncooperative
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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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2021-24296
Closed: 1/18/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to activate their body worn camera.
Recommendation: Other


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $27,500 total settlements.

G., D., an Infant, By and Through His Mother and Legal Guardian, Susankar, Devika, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV02073, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 20, 2021
Complaint
Description: On October 31, 2018, Plaintiffs DG, Anthony Ellis, & Travis McMeans (ages 13-15) were trick-or-treating with friends when multiple police cars arrived from both directions, stopping near the group. Numerous officers exited their vehicles and pointed their guns at the group of children. Anthony ran east, before being tackled by Defendant POM Shingru Wang, who then handcuffed the child with excessive tightness. DG ran east as well, until Defendant Lt. John Dasaro pointed his gun at him, told him to stop, and handcuffed him. Using a knife, Defendant Wang cut off DG's backpack. Anthony & DG were interrogated and frisked against a wall by Defendants Lt. Dasaro, Sgt. Michael Kutney, & POM Christopher DiGiola. Defenda...

Wilson, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 520929/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, November 1, 2018, ended August 31, 2020
$27,500 Settlement

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