Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word
Offensive Language: Gender
Discourtesy: Word
Offensive Language: Gender
Joseph S. Sorrentino
Badge #15954,
White Male
Police Officer at Police Service Area 2 since July 2015
Service
started January 2015,
made $158,000 last year,
Tax #957890
Discipline Cases:
Closed: 12/22/2022
Case: 2 Allegations
Case: 2019-20002
Closed: 3/19/2019
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Lawsuit Settlements:
$17,500 Nunes, Racquel vs P.O. Sorrentino, Joseph S., KCSC KCSC 505048/2021
$15,000 Mapp, Kashawn vs Po Sorrentino, Joseph, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 528107/2019
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$17,500 Nunes, Racquel vs P.O. Sorrentino, Joseph S., KCSC KCSC 505048/2021
$15,000 Mapp, Kashawn vs Po Sorrentino, Joseph, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 528107/2019
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Complaints
4
Complaints
15
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1
Complainant Unavailable
8
Exonerated
4
Unfounded
Complaint #202101747,
March 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Gender |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 0-9 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Restricted Breathing |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Handcuffs too tight |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| NYPD Departure Letter |
Complaint #202100112,
December 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #202004007,
May 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201908325,
September 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202101747, March 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Female, 40-44 | Exonerated |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording | Black Female, 18-20 | Exonerated |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 18-20 | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 18-20 | Exonerated |
| Offensive Language: Gender | Black Female, 40-44 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 40-44 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 0-9 | Unfounded |
| Force: Chokehold | Black Male, 21-24 | Unfounded |
| Force: Restricted Breathing | Black Male, 21-24 | Unfounded |
| Force: Handcuffs too tight | Black Male, 21-24 | Unfounded |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| NYPD Departure Letter | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202100112, December 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202004007, May 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 18-20 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201908325, September 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 37 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Closed: 12/22/2022
Case Details:
- Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
- Wrongfully used offensive language.
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training
Case: 2019-20002
Closed: 3/19/2019
Case Details:
- Guilty: Conducted personal business while on duty.
- Guilty: Failed to make required entries in activity log.
- Guilty: Left the scene of an accident.
- Guilty: Made misleading or inaccurate statements during an official Department interview.
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), vacation days (50 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $32,500 total settlements.Nunes, Racquel vs P.O. Sorrentino, Joseph S.
Case # 505048/2021, Supreme Court - Kings
$17,500 Settlement
Hanson, Shadae, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 506679/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, April 14, 2022
Complaint
Description: On March 7, 2021, Plaintiffs (Stacy, Shadae, Oshane, and Diamond) were lawfully driving when they were pulled over by an unmarked police car. The police officers got out and dragged Plaintiffs out of their car. The officers repeatedly punched and beat Plaintiffs. Oshane was placed in a chokehold when the officers removed him from his vehicle. Shadae was shoved to the ground and was kneed on her back. Officers tased Shadae twice. Plaintiffs were then detained and taken into custody, where Plaintiffs were denied medical attention. All charges against Plaintiffs were dismissed.
Mapp, Kashawn vs Po Sorrentino, Joseph, et al.
Case # 528107/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, February 20, 2020, ended September 4, 2020
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about June 29th, 2018, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the street corner when he was subjected to an unwarranted stop and frisk by PO Joseph Sorrentino and Sergeant Michael Nocerino. Even though the search of Plaintiff's person did not uncover any contraband or evidence of any crime, Plaintiff was handcuffed in an excessively tight manner and transported to the local precinct. After being unlawfully detained at the precinct, Plaintiff was then taken to Brooklyn Central Booking. PO Sorrentino and Sergeant Nocerino attempted to instigate a criminal prosecution against Plaintiff by falsely and maliciously informing the DA that Plaintiff was in criminal possession of marijuana. The DA refused to file charge...