James Astuto

Badge #16036, White Male
Former Police Officer at 67th Precinct
Service started October 2000, ended October 2020, Tax #926611

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


Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1 Exonerated

Complaint #201603006, April 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 52
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Instructions
additional details

Complaint #201008556, June 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201603006, April 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 52 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Instructions
additional details
Complaint #201008556, June 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 38 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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 85943/09
Document
Opened: 11/27/2009
Closed: 10/17/2011
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Purposely interrupted a radio transmission
Penalty: Dismissal from the New York City Police Department; however, judgment is suspended and respondent will be placed on dismissal probation for a period of one (1) year. Forfeiture of thirty (30) vacation days.


Other Documents

DA Disclosure Letter
Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter
NYPD Trial Decision 10/17/2011