Max S. Bermudez

Badge #4547, Hispanic Male
Sergeant at Firearms and Tactics Section since May 2025
Also served at Transit Bureau District 1, Patrol Borough Manhattan North Task Force
Service started July 2007, made $179,000 last year, Tax #944360

Lawsuit Settlements:
$415,002   Richardson, Diana C., et al. vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 EDNY EDNY 21CV03609
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Complaints

3 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complaint Withdrawn
2 Exonerated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201403473, March 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201113323, October 2011
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201012753, September 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201403473, March 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 29 Exonerated
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Complaint #201113323, October 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 37 Unsubstantiated
Force: Pepper spray Hispanic Male, 37 Exonerated
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Complaint #201012753, September 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male Complaint Withdrawn
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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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $415,002 total settlements.

Richardson, Diana C., et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV03609, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 6, 2021, ended June 15, 2023
$415,002 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 29, 2020, the plaintiffs, both New York State legislators, were participating in a protest at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn. The peaceful protest was organized after the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd in May 2020. Plaintiffs identified themselves as lawmakers to police officials before and during the protests. Shortly before 8 AM, the defendant NYPD officers broadcast a message to the protesters, telling them to disperse, despite having no legal basis for this order. Plaintiffs attempted to comply with these commands, but the NYPD officers "kettled" them in place, leaving them with nowhere to go. Defendant officers including Defendand Ciota then began to use their bicycles to assault Plain...

Anderson, Daemel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06246, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 11, 2015, ended September 25, 2017
Zero Disposition
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving home when an NYPD van clipped the side of his car. Defendant Officers then arrested Plaintiff alleging that he was driving under the influence. Plaintiff was taken into custody and charged with assault, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, reckless endangerment and reckless driving. The charges were dismissed after video evidence corroborated Plaintiff's story.