Sylvia Muniz

Badge #12919, Hispanic Female
Former Police Officer at Manhattan Court Section
Also served at 49th Precinct
Service started September 2000, ended February 2016, Tax #927241

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop

Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
3 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Complaint Withdrawn
1 Exonerated

Complaint #200601747, February 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200501052, January 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200305522, July 2003
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200601747, February 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 44 Exonerated
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Complaint #200501052, January 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Male, 22 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200305522, July 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 25 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Hispanic Male, 25 Substantiated (Charges)
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 22 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

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Lawsuits

Fairely vs. City of New York et al.
Case # 09CV06894, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Dismissed with Prejudice
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was stopped, severely assaulted, and arrested by Defendant Officers in a public housing facility. He was held in cell and denied medical attention. After 24 hours, he was hospitalized.

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List