James J. Gilson

Badge #1799, White Male, 50
Sergeant at 20th Precinct since March 2022, active
Also served at 34th Precinct, 34th Precinct Detective Squad
Service started July 2003, made $140,000 last year, Tax #932711

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search

Lawsuit settlements:
$30,000   Soto, Joel vs City of New York, et al., 2019 KCSC KCSC 527127/2019
$2,500   Bell, James vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV02250
$50,000   Caceras v. City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 09CV08134
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Complaints

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

Complaint #201801791, March 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Age 27
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #201213671, May 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201801791, March 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Age 27 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 27 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Hispanic Male, 27 Exonerated
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #201213671, May 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 28 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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $82,500 total settlements.

Soto, Joel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 527127/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, December 30, 2019, ended June 13, 2023
$30,000 Settlement

Bell, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02250, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 11, 2013, ended July 25, 2013
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 27, 2012, plaintiff was approached on the street by 3 officers and thrown against the window. Plaintiff was then searched without cause and was asked "where are the drugs." Plaintiff tried to explain to the officers that they had the wrong person, but was placed under arrest for Criminal Trespass. Plaintiff then spent 3 hours in a police van with others who were similarly arrested before he was taken to the precinct. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed about a year later.

Caceras v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV08134, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$50,000 Settlement
Stipulation, Amended Complaint