Thornton R. Booker

Badge #2903, Black Male, 43
Police Officer at 73rd Precinct since January 2006, active
Service started July 2005, made $107,000 last year, Tax #938090

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk

Complaints

11 Complaints
24 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
7 Complainant Uncooperative
7 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
6 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202002523, March 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Female, 70
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Female, 70
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201909510, October 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Female, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Female, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201907848, August 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201804560, April 2018
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201803345, June 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201607451, August 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201509274, October 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201005381, April 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 52
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200900264, January 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
Complainant: Black Female, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200616583, December 2006
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200607349, May 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Female, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202002523, March 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Female, 70 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Female, 70 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201909510, October 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Female, 33 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Black Female, 33 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Female, 33 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201907848, August 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201804560, April 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 27 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 27 Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #201803345, June 2017
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201607451, August 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 16 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Force: Physical force Black Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
additional details
Complaint #201509274, October 2015
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201005381, April 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 52 Exonerated
Force: Chokehold Black Male, 46 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Black Male, 46 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200900264, January 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 22 Exonerated
Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Black Female, 22 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 22 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200616583, December 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 25 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25 Exonerated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 25 Exonerated
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Complaint #200607349, May 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 15 Exonerated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Female, 15 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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

Gill, Kevin vs P.O.M. Booker, et al.
Case # 19CV00142, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 4, 2019, ended October 18, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On January 21, 2016 Mr. Kevin Gill left his home with a baseball bat, chasing after non-party Myrko Bazlime. When Mr. Gill approached a police car in view, Officer Santiago Booker exited the car, pointed a gun at Mr. Gill, and demanded that Mr. Gill drop the bat. When Mr. Gill dropped the bat Officer Booker shot something at Mr. Gill which blinded him and tackled Mr. Gill, resulting in a concussion. Officer Booker, along with other officers, handcuffed and booked Mr. Gill. At the same time, Sergeant Xiang searched Mr. Gill's house. Mr. Gill was charged, but the charges were dismissed.

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional lawsuit 10CV1273