Christopher M. Distefano

Badge #23840, White Male
Police Officer at Mounted Unit since September 2018, active
Service started July 2011, made $110,000 last year, Tax #950332

Complaints

4 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Uncooperative
3 Exonerated

Complaint #201708966, April 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201504762, June 2015
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Asian Female, 61
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201501832, March 2015
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201209326, July 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201708966, April 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Female, 24 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201504762, June 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Asian Female, 61 Exonerated
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Complaint #201501832, March 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 38 Exonerated
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Complaint #201209326, July 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 18 Exonerated
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Mccormick, Howard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 713542/2020, Supreme Court - Queens, August 27, 2020

Bermudez, Robinson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03240, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 30, 2015, ended January 16, 2019
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Complaint
Description: Defendant officer used excessive physical force when arresting Plaintiff resulting in permanent scars and injuries.