Joseph N. Metsopulos

Joseph N. Metsopulos

Joseph N. Metsopulos
Badge #5591, White Male, 41
Detective Grade 1 at Major Case Squad since February 2015, active
Service started January 2005, made $201,000 last year, Tax #937101

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Stop

Complaints

6 Complaints
13 Allegations
3 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Complaint Withdrawn
2 Exonerated
6 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201213892, October 2012
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Female, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #201013997, October 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: White Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Instructions
additional details

Complaint #201001407, January 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Instructions
additional details

Complaint #200810241, July 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 52
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 52
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 52
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #200613559, September 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: White Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #200609676, July 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: White Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #201213892, October 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Female, 22 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201013997, October 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 17 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk White Male, 17 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Instructions
additional details
Complaint #201001407, January 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Male, 19 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Abuse of Authority: Stop Male, 19 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Instructions
additional details
Complaint #200810241, July 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 52 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 52 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 52 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200613559, September 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk White Male Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200609676, July 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Male Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop White Male Exonerated
additional details

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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Sow, Kabba vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152580/2023, Supreme Court - New York, March 21, 2023

Martinez, Alexandra vs City of New York et al.
Case # 153953/2020, Supreme Court - New York, October 1, 2020

Other Documents

Staten Island DA Disclosure Letter references 'Loss of Department Equipment'