Joseph M. Padula

Badge #4804, White Male
Former Sergeant at 121st Precinct
Also served at 61st Precinct, 123rd Precinct
Service started July 2003, ended August 2023, Tax #933137

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search

Complaints

7 Complaints
14 Allegations
4 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
3 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
5 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201707753, September 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201703758, May 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201503659, May 2015
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: White Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201202811, February 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: White Male, 61
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: White Male, 61
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: White Male, 61
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 7 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Comm. Disc. B, August 2014
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days / Command Discipline B
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Complaint #201112713, September 2011
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
Complainant: White Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200616163, November 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200502274, March 2005
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
Complainant: Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201707753, September 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 27 Unfounded
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Complaint #201703758, May 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Male, 34 Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Male, 34 Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201503659, May 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Action White Male, 33 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201202811, February 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search White Male, 61 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk White Male, 61 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) White Male, 61 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 7 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Comm. Disc. B, August 2014
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days / Command Discipline B
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Complaint #201112713, September 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Handcuffs too tight White Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200616163, November 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 15 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200502274, March 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Male, 35 Exonerated
Offensive Language: Other Male, 35 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.

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