Joseph A. Scala

Badge #3997, White Male

Sergeant at 121st Precinct, active

Also served at 84th Precinct

Service started January 2016, made $114,000 last year, Tax #961250

Complaints

2 Complaints

3 Allegations

0 Substantiated

3 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202300030, December 2022

Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Black Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion:	Within NYPD Guidelines

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Complaint #202204623, July 2022

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant:	Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion:	Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant:	Black Male, 0-9
CCRB Conclusion:	Within NYPD Guidelines

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Complaint #202300030, December 2022
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force	Black Male, 45-49	Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202204623, July 2022
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop	Black Male, 30-34	Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Stop	Black Male, 0-9	Within NYPD Guidelines
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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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