Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Question
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Question
Andrew Acierno
Lieutenant at Queens Standards and Assessment Unit since June 2025
Also served at
104th Precinct,
Internal Affairs Bureau,
Patrol Borough Brooklyn South,
60th Precinct
Service
started July 2011,
made $183,000 last year,
Tax #949961
White Male, 36
Lawsuit Settlements:
$75,000 Vivinetto, Joseph vs City of New York, 2014 KCSC KCSC 012520/2014
$60,000 Brown, Melvin vs P.O. Acierno, Andrew, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV03300
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$75,000 Vivinetto, Joseph vs City of New York, 2014 KCSC KCSC 012520/2014
$60,000 Brown, Melvin vs P.O. Acierno, Andrew, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV03300
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Complaints
2
Complaints
5
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline)
1
Complainant Uncooperative
2
Victim Unidentified
Complaint #201301574,
February 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Instructions |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | Instructions |
Complaint #201204747,
April 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Victim Unidentified |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Victim Unidentified |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Complaint #201301574, February 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 59 | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Instructions | ||
| Abuse of Authority: Question | Black Male, 59 | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: Instructions | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201204747, April 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Victim Unidentified | |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Victim Unidentified | |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 39 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $135,000 total settlements.Vivinetto, Joseph vs City of New York
Case # 012520/2014, Supreme Court - Kings, September 4, 2014, ended May 16, 2018
$75,000 Settlement
Brown, Melvin vs P.O. Acierno, Andrew, et al.
Case # 14CV03300, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 29, 2014, ended November 6, 2017
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 22, 2013 plaintiff was driving home from work and stopped at a red light. At the light, officers Acierno and Assaidi pulled up behind plaintiff and turned their lights and siren on. Plaintiff immediately pulled over to the curb. Officers then approached and asked for his license. Plaintiff asked if he had run a red light and Acierno told him he was stopped because he was wearing a bandana that covered the lower half of his face and because his music was too loud. The covering on his face was used during work while putting down asphalt. Plaintiff gave his license and officers returned and told him there was a warrant for his arrest. Plaintiff exited his vehicle and told officers he had appeared in cour...