Zacchaerus T. Branch

Badge #5740, Black Male

Police Officer at Transit Bureau District 32 since March 2026

Also served at Specialized Training Section, Transit Bureau District 34, 77th Precinct

Service started July 2016, made $150,000 last year, Tax #961651

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises

Complaints

2 Complaints

3 Allegations

1 Substantiated

1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

2 Closed - Pending Litigation

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant:	Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion:	Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant:	Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion:	Closed - Pending Litigation

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant:	Female, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty:	Command Discipline - B
Documents:	Complaint Closing Report

Complaint #202403968, April 2024
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital	Male, 35-39	Closed - Pending Litigation
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises	Male, 35-39	Closed - Pending Litigation
additional details
Complaint #202403179, March 2024
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises	Female, 50-54	Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
Documents:	Complaint Closing Report
additional details

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

Further details on conclusions.