James R. Dengate

Badge #24069, White Male
Former Police Officer at OPS Unit
Also served at 109th Precinct
Service started July 2002, ended June 2022, Tax #930037

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property

Complaints

4 Complaints
11 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
5 Exonerated
4 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200907720, May 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Instructions
additional details

Complaint #200705717, April 2007
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #200607375, June 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Instructions
additional details

Complaint #200403157, April 2004
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200907720, May 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Female, 34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Instructions
additional details
Complaint #200705717, April 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Action Hispanic Male, 40 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200607375, June 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Hispanic Male, 32 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Hispanic Male, 32 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 32 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Other Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Instructions
additional details
Complaint #200403157, April 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 23 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 23 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 23 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.
'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.