Christopher M. Cruzado

Badge #4329, Hispanic Male
Detective Grade 2 at 113th Precinct Detective Squad since November 2016
Also served in: Gang Squad Queens
Service started January 2008, made $192,000 last year, active

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Stop


Lawsuit settlements:
$175,000   Whittingham, Shamar, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2018 QCSC QCSC 708939/2018
$2,501   Ford, Robert vs City of New York, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV02046
$45,000   Crichlow, Damon A. vs City of New York, et al., 2016 QCSC QCSC 003350/2016
$10,000   Perry v. City of New York et al, 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV05947
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Complaints

5 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Complaints
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

September 2015 Complaint
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
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May 2014 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A
Penalty: Command Discipline - A / Command Level Instructions
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September 2015 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Charges)
CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
additional details
May 2014 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 35 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Force: Gun pointed Black Male, 35 Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A
Penalty: Command Discipline - A / Command Level Instructions
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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: 2010-2085
Closed: 2/18/2013
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: While off-duty, engaged in a physical and verbal altercation with parties known to the Department.
  2. Guilty: While off-duty, failed to remain at the scene of an off-duty physical and verbal altercation with parties known to the Department.
  3. Guilty: While off-duty, having been involved in a police incident, did thereafter fail to promptly report the facts to his Commanding Officer, as required.
Penalty: Vacation days (15 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 6 known lawsuits, $232,501 total settlements.

Perry, Kawan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 716091/2022, Supreme Court - Queens, August 9, 2022

Castillo, Ernesto vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 701449/2021, Supreme Court - Queens, January 26, 2021, ended March 25, 2022
Administrative Closing

Whittingham, Shamar, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 708939/2018, Supreme Court - Queens, July 23, 2018, ended May 1, 2020
$175,000 Settlement

Ford, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02046, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 9, 2016, ended March 22, 2017
$2,501 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at his girlfriend's apartment when Defendant Officers rushed in, struck plaintiff in the head with a shield, dragged him to the living room, and handcuffed him. The Defendant Officers searched the home for hours looking for guns but did not recover any. They strip searched Plaintiff in his bathroom and then arrested him and took him to the precinct. Plaintiff was charged with a knife recovered from the kitchen drawer in the apartment, small bag of marijuana found inside the couch, and violating an order of protection that had ever existed. A grand jury voted to dismiss all the charges

Crichlow, Damon A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 003350/2016, Supreme Court - Queens, March 23, 2016, ended December 23, 2016
$45,000 Settlement

Perry v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05947, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking down the street when he was stopped by defendant officers, who took his wallet and arrested him. Plaintiff was charged with littering for spitting on the sidewalk and possession of a forged instrument, which were all later dismissed.