Yesenia A. Velazquez

Yesenia A. Velazquez

Yesenia A. Velazquez
Badge #8474, Hispanic Female, 39
Police Officer at Patrol Borough Bronx since March 2021, active
Also served at 41st Precinct
Service started July 2010, made $126,000 last year, Tax #949765

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Stop

Lawsuit settlements:
$34,750   Tacktuck, Isaura vs City of New York, et al., 2016 SDNY SDNY 16CV05797
$45,000   Browing, Pierre vs City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV09257
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Complaints

3 Complaints
6 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
3 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201707175, August 2017
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201207140, May 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201201194, January 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201707175, August 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 28 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Hispanic Male, 28 Exonerated
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Complaint #201207140, May 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 27 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
additional details
Complaint #201201194, January 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 22 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 22 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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $79,750 total settlements.

Tacktuck, Isaura vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05797, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 18, 2016, ended January 18, 2017
$34,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was looking for a parking spot near her home one evening and was stopped in her vehicle double parked waiting for her mother to determine, on foot, if there was an open spot up the street. Officer Velazquez approached the plaintiff's window and told her to move the vehicle and in return the plaintiff explained that she was waiting for her mother. The officer walked to the front of the vehicle and suddenly screamed at the plaintiff "you fucking bitch you ran over my foot!" even though the plaintiff had not moved the vehicle. Officer Velazquez then attempted to pull the plaintiff out of her window, hit her, push her against her car, rip her clothes off, and finally when other officers arrived he arr...

Browing, Pierre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09257, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 20, 2014, ended May 23, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 28, 2012, Pierre Browning was unlawfully arrested by NYPD Officers Yesenia Velazquez and Vivian Gavilanes at his residence in the Bronx. Despite providing evidence of his residency, Browning was detained, handcuffed with excessive tightness, and faced physical assault. He was charged with false impersonation based on Velazquez's statements, a charge which was later adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.

Macfarlane, Eric G. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025491/2014E, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 20, 2014
Settlement