Ricky L. Smalls

Ricky L. Smalls

Ricky L. Smalls
Badge #7907, Black Male
Former Police Officer at Strategic Response Group 2 Bronx
Service started July 2005, ended July 2025, Tax #939480

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons

Lawsuit Settlements:
$24,000   Mohsen, Alaa vs City of Ny, et al., 2025 NYCSC NYCSC 163084/2025
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Complaints

8 Complaints
16 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Complainant Unavailable
5 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Complaint Withdrawn
3 Exonerated
1 Unable to Determine
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202404239, April 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
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Complaint #201806980, August 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Complainant: Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201601983, October 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201200190, January 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201003081, March 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #200703006, February 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200703929, February 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 65
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 65
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200607118, May 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202404239, April 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Female, 25-29 Unable to Determine
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Complaint #201806980, August 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital Male, 43 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Male, 43 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201601983, October 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Hispanic Male, 41 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201200190, January 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Complainant Uncooperative
Offensive Language: Gender Male Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Male Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201003081, March 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #200703006, February 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 36 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 36 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200703929, February 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 65 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 65 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200607118, May 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 25 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 25 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $24,000 total settlements.

Mohsen, Alaa vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 163084/2025, Supreme Court - New York, October 6, 2025, ended February 12, 2026
$24,000 Settlement

Sanchez, Hector vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307014/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 29, 2013

Lamar, Michael E., vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 014622/2007, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 26, 2007, ended February 3, 2025
Administrative Closing

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