James R. Gatto

Lieutenant at 103rd Precinct since February 2021
Also served at 19th Precinct, Police Service Area 6
Service started January 2008, made $188,000 last year, Tax #945750
White Male

Lawsuit Settlements:
$50,000   Sandal, Rakesh vs The City of Ny, Nyc Police Dept & Doe, John, 2023 EDNY EDNY 23CV08484
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Complaints

3 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complainant Unavailable
2 Exonerated

Complaint #202301710, February 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Middle Eastern/North African Male, 65-69
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202000522, January 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201017292, December 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 72
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: White Male, 72
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202301710, February 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Middle Eastern/North African Male, 65-69 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202000522, January 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Female Complainant Unavailable
additional details
Complaint #201017292, December 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 72 Exonerated
Force: Pepper spray White Male, 72 Exonerated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Sandal, Rakesh vs The City of Ny, Nyc Police Dept & Doe, John
Case # 23CV08484, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 28, 2023, ended August 12, 2024
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 2, 2023, PO PHILLIPS, PETRONE, HARPER, GATTO, and O’BRIEN wrongfully, illegally, and unlawfully seized, detained, confined, arrested, and imprisoned Plaintiff SANDAL when he was lawfully occupied in his commercial stores in Queens. At that time, Plaintiff hired Richard on a daily basis. However, Richard’s parents were unhappy to hire Richard and pay him directly. They called and falsely stated that their son was kidnapped. Even though Plaintiff SANDAL confirmed that Richard was with Plaintiff and that there was no risk of flight of violence to PO’s questioning, POs rushed Plaintiff and pushed his body against his vehicle. And then, PO PHILLIPS, PETRONE, HARPER, GATTO, and O’BRIEN charged Plaintiff wi...