James J. Piscopo

Badge #1464, White Male
Detective Grade 3 at 123rd Precinct Detective Squad since July 2019
Also served in: 120th Precinct
Service started July 2004, made $166,000 last year, active

Lawsuit settlements:
$40,000   Benoit, Jeffrey, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV05116
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Complaints

4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Complaints
1 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated

March 2016 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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January 2012 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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February 2009 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: White Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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March 2016 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 37 Unsubstantiated
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January 2012 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 54 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 54 Unsubstantiated
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February 2009 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop White Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Benoit, Jeffrey, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05116, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 24, 2013, ended March 20, 2014
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint

District Attorney Disclosure Letters

Staten Island DA Disclosure Letter references 'Misuse of Computer, Email, or Mobile Digital devices'
Staten Island DA Disclosure Letter
Staten Island DA Disclosure Letter