Franz J. Zabala

Badge #8624, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at Strategic Response Group 1 Manhattan
Also served at Patrol Borough Manhattan North Task Force
Service started July 2005, ended July 2022, Tax #939730

Lawsuit settlements:
$175,000   Deluca, Marie, et Al vs Police Department, Nyc., 2021 SDNY SDNY 21CV10777
$20,000   Nolasco, Miguel vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV02172
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Complaints

3 Complaints
8 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Complaint Withdrawn
2 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202106129, June 2020
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: White Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201116164, December 2011
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200803528, March 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202106129, June 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) White Male, 21-24 Exonerated
Force: Physical force White Male, 21-24 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201116164, December 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 24 Complaint Withdrawn
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 24 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 24 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200803528, March 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Black Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $195,000 total settlements.

Deluca, Marie, et Al vs Police Department, Nyc.
Case # 21CV10777, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 18, 2021, ended May 30, 2023
$175,000 Settlement

Nolasco, Miguel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV02172, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 20, 2017, ended December 14, 2017
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was exiting a restaurant when he noticed the defendants in a police car He was later pulled over by them. P.O. Soto asked for license, registration, and to step out the car for a breathalyzer test. Plaintiff blew into the breathalyzer multiple times although the test results were below the limit each time. Plaintiff was transferred to the 33rd precinct and charged with driving under the influence. In the report. P.O. Soto stated that the plaintiff refused to take the breathalyzer test after being observed driving under the influence. Plaintiff was released on ROR and later acquitted of the charge.