Matthew S. Lieberman

Badge #1628, White Male

Sergeant at Patrol Borough Bronx since February 2026

Also served at Patrol Borough Bronx South, 47th Precinct

Service started July 2011, made $174,000 last year, Tax #950751

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Discourtesy: Action

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2021-24016

Closed: 10/26/2023

Case: 2021-24017

Closed: 9/29/2021

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Complaints

2 Complaints

4 Allegations

3 Substantiated

1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

1 Substantiated (Charges)

1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

1 Exonerated

Complaint #201907670, August 2019

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant:	Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Complainant:	Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Action
Complainant:	Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion:	APU Command Discipline B
APU Plea Penalty:	Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status:	Closed: Resolved by plea, May 13, 2025
Penalty:	Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B
Documents:	APU Quarterly Report summary
	Complaint Closing Report
	NYPD Plea Agreement

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Complaint #201802731, March 2018

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant:	Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

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Complaint #201907670, August 2019
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged	Black Male, 25-29	Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest	Black Male, 25-29	Substantiated (Charges)
Discourtesy: Action	Black Male, 25-29	Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, May 13, 2025
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B
Documents:	APU Quarterly Report summary
	Complaint Closing Report
	NYPD Plea Agreement
additional details
Complaint #201802731, March 2018
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)	Black Male, 27	Exonerated
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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.

Further details on conclusions.

Discipline

Case: 2021-24016

Closed: 10/26/2023

Case Details:

Wrongfully arrested an individual known to the Department.
Wrongfully damaged property.
Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.

Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (10 days)

Recommendation: Charges and Specifications