Rafael Hernandez

Badge #31009, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at Queens Court Section since February 2024, active
Service started January 2013, made $122,000 last year, Tax #953964

Lawsuit settlements:
$18,000   Smith, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 17CV05655
$45,000   Sweeting, Giovanni & Saint-Flavin, Farra vs City of New York, et al., 2014 KCSC KCSC 011710/2014
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Complaints

2 Complaints
6 Allegations
0 Substantiated
4 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202001519, February 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201404407, May 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202001519, February 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Male Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Male Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Female, 21-24 Exonerated
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Complaint #201404407, May 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 49 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 49 Unfounded
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $63,000 total settlements.

Smith, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05655, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 14, 2018, ended May 14, 2018
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arguing with a young woman when an officer grabbed him. Plaintiff was then attacked by several officers and slammed onto the ground. Plaintiff was denied medical assistance and transported to a police precinct. All charges against the Plaintiff were ACD

Sweeting, Giovanni & Saint-Flavin, Farra vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 011710/2014, Supreme Court - Kings, August 21, 2014, ended October 16, 2014
$45,000 Settlement

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional lawsuit 11710/2014