James T. Hamilton

James T. Hamilton

James T. Hamilton
Badge #12176, White Male
Police Officer at 73rd Precinct since October 2015
Service started July 2013, made $160,000 last year, Tax #954911

Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-25738
Closed: 5/23/2022

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$20,000   Pilgram, Christopher as Fng of Infant P., C. vs Mallamaci, Dominic, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV04185
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Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Closed - Pending Litigation
3 Complaint Withdrawn

Complaint #202600229, December 2025
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202004351, May 2020
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-SOL
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201608637, October 2016
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
Complainant: Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #202600229, December 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 30-34 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202004351, May 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-SOL
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201608637, October 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Male, 32 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Male, 32 Complaint Withdrawn
Discourtesy: Word Male, 32 Complaint Withdrawn
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

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Discipline

Case: 2022-25738
Closed: 5/23/2022
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.

Springer, Stanley vs City of New York
Case # 507773/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, June 17, 2020
Complaint
Description: On September 2, 2019 at approximately 2:00-3:00 AM the plaintiffs were at the location of East 98th Street and Lavonia Avenue and/or near the intersection of Howard and Lavonia Avenue, walking towards plaintiff Stanley’s home. They observed a crowd of approximately 50 police officers. Among these officers were defendants police officers James Hamilton, Joseph Leon, James Meeker, and unidentified police officers (John and Jane Doe 1-6). Upon observing these officers, one of the defendants approached Stanley and said “Get back, get the fuck back”. Plaintiff Stanley tried to expalin that he lived at the location. Subsequently, plaintiffs would become to target of excessive police force. More specifically, Stanl...

Pilgram, Christopher as Fng of Infant P., C. vs Mallamaci, Dominic, et al.
Case # 17CV04185, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 20, 2017, ended May 21, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was with his four young children making breakfast when police officers entered the lobby area of his residence and knocked on the door. Plaintiff stepped into the hallway to speak with the officers and asked them what he could help with him. Officer Hamilton then put his foot in the door to stop the apartment front door from closing completely. When the plaintiff said, "Move your foot, you can't do that", Officer Hamilton grabbed the plaintiff's throat with one hand and pushed his hand behind his back. Plaintiff was then thrown to the ground and was threatened with a firearm. Plaintiff's 14-year-old son was grabbed and slammed into the front door. Plaintiff then was not told why he was under arrest, b...

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