Jason E. Dossantos

Jason E. Dossantos

Jason E. Dossantos
Badge #314, White Male, 36
Sergeant at Police Service Area 8 since August 2017, active
Also served at 79th Precinct
Service started July 2010, made $165,000 last year, Tax #948912

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)

Lawsuit settlements:
$15,000   Otoole, Emanuel vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV04987
$12,500   Tremell, Travis vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV00092
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Complaints

1 Complaint
3 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
2 Exonerated

Complaint #201302310, February 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #201302310, February 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 50 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 50 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 50 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Instructions
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.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $27,500 total settlements.

Otoole, Emanuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04987, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 9, 2014, ended February 20, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 23, 2013, Plaintiff Emanuel O'Toole was unlawfully stopped, searched and arrested by NYPD officers in Kings County. Plaintiff alleges, among other counts, false arrest.

Tremell, Travis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00092, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 9, 2014, ended July 1, 2014
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about June 17, 2013, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Mr. Travis Tremell walked next door to a residential address where NYPD officers were placing his cousin under arrest, using excessive and unnecessary force. Mr. Tremell verbally protested his cousin's treatment. The officers then placed Mr. Tremell in handcuffs. While handcuffed, one of the officers sprayed pepper spray into Mr. Tremell's eyes. Mr. Tremell did not commit any crime and the officers had no probable cause to arrest him. Mr. Tremell was taken to a nearby police precinct. The officers filed false police reports claiming that Mr. Tremell was gathered with 29 others on a sidewalk, refused to leave and bumped Police Officer Alexander Seda. The r...