Samantha E. Cortez
Badge #26910,
Hispanic Female
Police Officer at 24th Precinct since June 2026
Service
started January 2018,
made $149,000 last year,
Tax #965011
Articles
NYPD Accused of Fabricating Domestic Violence Survivor's Murder Confession, The Intercept, 11/30/2023Complaints
2
Complaints
5
Allegations
0
Substantiated
1
Closed - Pending Litigation
1
Unable to Determine
2
Unfounded
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202405359,
May 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Handcuffs too tight |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #202202437,
September 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Complaint #202405359, May 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nonlethal restraining device | Black Female, 45-49 | Unfounded |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 45-49 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | Black Female, 45-49 | Unfounded |
| Force: Handcuffs too tight | Black Female, 45-49 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202202437, September 2021 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Closed - Pending Litigation | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits.Mccarter, Tracy vs City of Ny
Case # 23CV09652, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 8, 2023
Complaint
Description: On March 2, 2020, Plaintiff Tracy McCarter was visited at her Manhattan residence by her estranged and abusive husband, James Murray. Mr. Murray had an extensive history of alcoholism and domestic violence toward Plaintiff. Plaintiff returned from work to find Mr. Murray waiting for her outside her apartment, at which point she allowed him inside to retrieve his medications and sleep on the couch. Once inside, Mr. Murray became combative towards Plaintiff. Mr. Murray pushed Plaintiff into a mirror and choked her. Plaintiff attempted to deter the attack by brandishing a sharp knife, at which point Mr. Murray tripped while lunging towards her. Mr. Murray fell into the knife, and the blade entered his chest. Plain...
Mccarter, Tracy vs City of New York
Case # 23CV09562, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 8, 2023
Complaint