Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Force: Physical force
Joel Witriol
Also served at
Transit Bureau District 33
Service
started July 2006,
made $207,000 last year,
Tax #942838
White Male
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Complaints
5
Complaints
14
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
5
Complainant Uncooperative
5
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202004055,
June 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Female, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) |
| Complainant: | Female, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Guilty |
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: | Suspension 10 days |
| APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: | Suspension 10 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Guilty after trial, September 2023 |
| Penalty: | Suspension 10 days / Forfeit vacation 10 days |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| NYPD Trial Decision | |
| APU Quarterly Report summary |
Complaint #202003456,
May 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #200910077,
June 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Female, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property |
| Complainant: | White Female, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Gender |
| Complainant: | White Female, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200903001,
February 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Race |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #200801202,
January 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Complaint #202004055, June 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Female, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| Force: Physical force | Female, 21-24 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) | Female, 21-24 | Unsubstantiated |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty | ||
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: Suspension 10 days | ||
| APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: Suspension 10 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial, September 2023 | ||
| Penalty: Suspension 10 days / Forfeit vacation 10 days | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| NYPD Trial Decision | ||
| APU Quarterly Report summary | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202003456, May 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 35-39 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording | Black Male, 35-39 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Black Male, 35-39 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200910077, June 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | White Female, 32 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property | White Female, 32 | Unsubstantiated |
| Offensive Language: Gender | White Female, 32 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200903001, February 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Offensive Language: Race | Black Male | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 30 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200801202, January 2008 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Force: Physical force | Complainant Uncooperative | |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Complainant Uncooperative | |
| 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.
'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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Discipline
Case: 2022-25414
Closed: 8/8/2022
Case Details:
- Failed to activate their body worn camera.
- Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
- Failed to prepare required reports.
Recommendation: Other
Case: 2022-25365
Closed: 4/15/2022
Case Details:
- Guilty: Wrongfully used physical force.
Penalty: Suspended w/o pay (10 days), vacation days (10 days)