Tatiana Cruz

Badge #1941, Hispanic Female, 36
Sergeant at Patrol Borough Bronx Community Response Team since February 2024, active
Service started July 2011, made $153,000 last year, Tax #950253

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Gun Pointed
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Force: Pepper spray
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Untruthful Statement: Inaccurate official statement (2)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2015-13936
Closed: 11/13/2015

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Lawsuit settlements:
$7,500   Sostre, Daniel vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 020052/2019E
$30,000   Rodriguez, Jose vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 034302/2018E
$120,000   Mustafa, Ehab, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 032098/2018E
$15,251   Mccord, Angelica vs City of New York, et al., 2018 SDNY SDNY 18CV08721
$22,500   Solis, Hugo vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 023523/2018E
$100,000   Caraballo, Maria, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 030863/2017E
$6,000   Brown, Jamal vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 024853/2017E
$15,000   Gyebi, Randy vs City of New York, et al., 2014 BCSC BCSC 024934/2013E
$32,500   Turner, Rhamin A., Jr. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV07497
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Complaints

6 Complaints
29 Allegations
9 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (No Recommendations)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
5 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Complaint Withdrawn
4 Exonerated
15 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202104863, August 2021
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Untruthful Statement: Inaccurate official statement
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Untruthful Statement: Inaccurate official statement
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #201702116, March 2017
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201406706, July 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
Allegation: Force: Other blunt instrument as a club
Complainant: Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Complainant: Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Complainant: Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial, September 2016
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 7 days
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Complaint #201405983, June 2014
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201206579, May 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (No Recommendations)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #201205833, May 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202104863, August 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Female, 45-49 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Black Female, 45-49 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant Black Female, 45-49 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Female, 45-49 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Female, 45-49 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Female, 45-49 Exonerated
Untruthful Statement: Inaccurate official statement Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Untruthful Statement: Inaccurate official statement Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #201702116, March 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 28 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201406706, July 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
Force: Pepper spray Male, 25 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
Force: Other blunt instrument as a club Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Male, 46 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Discourtesy: Word Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Male, 46 Unsubstantiated
Force: Chokehold Male, 46 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest Male, 25 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest Male, 46 Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial, September 2016
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 7 days
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Complaint #201405983, June 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Hispanic Female, 46 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 23 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 32 Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Gender Hispanic Female, 46 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201206579, May 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Female, 24 Substantiated (No Recommendations)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 24 Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #201205833, May 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 18 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 18 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 18 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 18 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.
'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.

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Discipline

Case: 2015-13936
Closed: 11/13/2015
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Used excessive force on a person known to the Department.
  2. Guilty: Improperly used pepper spray on a person known to the Department.
Penalty: Vacation days (7 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 12 known lawsuits, $348,751 total settlements.

Via, Eric vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 816527/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 7, 2021

Sostre, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020052/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 7, 2019, ended September 28, 2021
$7,500 Settlement

Rodriguez, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 034302/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 21, 2018, ended July 10, 2020
$30,000 Settlement

Rodriguez, Miguel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033047/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 27, 2018

Mustafa, Ehab, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 032098/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 1, 2018, ended October 10, 2019
$120,000 Settlement

Mccord, Angelica vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV08721, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 25, 2018, ended March 25, 2019
$15,251 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 16, 2015, plaintiff was outside of an apartment building when NYPD officers, including Sergeant Edwin Ching, asked plaintiff's cousin for his license and registration. After the cousin refused to comply with the request, Ching proceeded to follow plaintiff and forcibly entered plaintiff's family apartment. Ching violently pushed plaintiff and conducted an illegal search. P.O. Tatiana Cruz then handcuffed plaintiff in an excessively tight manner and transported him to a precinct. Plaintiff was later taken to Central Booking and charged based on false allegations made by Cruz and Ching. All charges against Plaintiff were later dismissed.

Solis, Hugo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023523/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 29, 2018, ended January 9, 2020
$22,500 Settlement

Alam, Tanvir vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023373/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 27, 2018

Caraballo, Maria, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030863/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 28, 2017, ended February 21, 2019
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint, Summons

Brown, Jamal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024853/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 7, 2017, ended July 2, 2018
$6,000 Settlement

Gyebi, Randy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024934/2013E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 10, 2014, ended May 11, 2017
$15,000 Settlement

Turner, Rhamin A., Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07497, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 1, 2013, ended April 4, 2014
$32,500 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Unlawfully searched car and falsely charged Plaintiffs with Possession of Marijuana.

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