Rafael A. Sanz

Badge #5702, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at Transportation Bureau Citywide Traffic since August 2020, active
Also served at Department Comm Equity & Inclusion, 71st Precinct
Service started January 2004, made $151,000 last year, Tax #934276

Lawsuit settlements:
$17,500   King, Prince vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV01816
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Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Complainant Unavailable
1 Exonerated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202305449, June 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: White Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: White Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201402524, March 2014
Allegation: Discourtesy: Gesture
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201208107, May 2012
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202305449, June 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search White Male, 21-24 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Frisk White Male, 21-24 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201402524, March 2014
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Gesture Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201208107, May 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 29 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.
'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

King, Prince vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01816, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 24, 2014, ended December 3, 2014
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 30, 2012, Plaintiff double parked his vehicle outside of the post office. After he exited the post office, entered his automobile and started the engine, Officer Rafael Sanz approached the vehicle and gestured Plaintiff open the driver's side window. Officer Sanz then advised Plaintiff that he was going to write up a summons and requested Plaintiff's license and registration for the vehicle. Plaintiff explained he was picking up a package and asked what he did wrong. Instantaneously, Officer Sanz opened the driver door and attempted to force Plaintiff out. He called for backup and called Plaintiff a racial slur. Officer Wanda Schmelter arrived at the scene with other officers. Officer Sanz conti...