Michael R. Mendez

Badge #6138, Hispanic Male
Former Detective Grade 1 at Intelligence Operations and Analysis Section
Also served at Executive Protection Unit, 120th Precinct Detective Squad, Manhattan South Downtown Narcotics District, Narcotics Borough Staten Island
Service started August 1993, ended February 2026, Tax #904561

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop

Complaints

5 Complaints
6 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Complainant Unavailable
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200514567, December 2005
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200412794, December 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200302926, April 2003
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: White Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: White Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty: Vacation: 9 days
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Complaint #200202810, April 2002
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9604000, August 1996
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #200514567, December 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Female, 37 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200412794, December 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Hispanic Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200302926, April 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search White Male, 44 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop White Male, 44 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty: Vacation: 9 days
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Complaint #200202810, April 2002
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 31 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9604000, August 1996
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Curse Complainant Unavailable
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Alhakim, Abdul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023827/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 30, 2018
Complaint
Description: On or about April 4, 2017, Abdul Alhakim, a cook in New York City, was arrested at his workplace by NYPD Detective Michael Mendez and several unidentified officers. The arrest was linked to an incident on March 11, 2017, in which Elizabeth Adames, a Staten Island resident, accused Alhakim of breaking into her home at 1:48 AM and assaulting her with a broomstick, causing significant injuries including bruising and lacerations. Adames claimed the intruder was the father of her child, whom she identified as “Tarik.” However, Alhakim consistently maintained his innocence, providing evidence that he was at work during the time of the alleged crime, supported by three alibi witnesses. Despite this, Alhakim was charge...

Alhakim, Abdul vs City of New York, et al.
Supreme Court - New York, April 30, 2018