Matthew V. Erbetta

Badge #846, White Male
Sergeant at 30th Precinct since January 2021, active
Also served at Patrol Borough Manhattan South, Patrol Borough Manhattan North Task Force, Highway Unit 01
Service started July 2011, made $128,000 last year, Tax #950381

Lawsuit settlements:
$15,000   Brewley, Kelisen vs City of New York, et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 026986/2020E
$30,000   Hines, Cordell vs City of New York, et al., 2018 SDNY SDNY 18CV04880
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Complaints

4 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Complaint Withdrawn
1 Exonerated

Complaint #201709206, November 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
Complainant: Female, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #201510660, December 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
additional details

Complaint #201310006, October 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #201204634, April 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: White Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #201709206, November 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Female, 54 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201510660, December 2015
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Complaint Withdrawn
additional details
Complaint #201310006, October 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201204634, April 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop White Male, 30 Exonerated
additional details

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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $45,000 total settlements.

Brewley, Kelisen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026986/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 7, 2020, ended June 13, 2023
$15,000 Settlement

Hines, Cordell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV04880, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 29, 2018, ended April 13, 2021
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was pulled over, questioned, and breathalyzed by Defendant Officers. Without being shown the results of the test, Plaintiff was handcuffed, arrested, and brought to the 28th precinct. Plaintiff was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, and operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol. The DA conceded that they could not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

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