Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Pepper spray
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Force: Pepper spray
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
James N. Mccarthy
Former
Assistant Chief at Office Of Support Services Bureau
Also served at
Chief of Department Office,
Office Ssb,
Patrol Borough Manhattan South,
Patrol Borough Manhattan North
Service
started January 1985, ended July 2026,
Tax #885671
White Male
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Complaints
8
Complaints
11
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1
Unfounded
4
Unsubstantiated
4
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202405206,
May 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Action |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202403952,
April 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202400078,
December 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202003712,
May 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Pepper spray |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| NYPD Departure Letter |
Complaint #9701476,
April 1997
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #9003003,
October 1990
additional details
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Black |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #8801204,
April 1988
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #8801691,
April 1988
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Person Searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premise Searched |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Curse |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202405206, May 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Discourtesy: Action | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202403952, April 2024 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202400078, December 2023 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202003712, May 2020 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Force: Pepper spray | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) | |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| NYPD Departure Letter | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #9701476, April 1997 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Unsubstantiated | |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #9003003, October 1990 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Offensive Language: Black | Unsubstantiated | |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #8801204, April 1988 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Substantiated (Charges) | |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #8801691, April 1988 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Person Searched | Unfounded | |
| Abuse of Authority: Premise Searched | Unsubstantiated | |
| Discourtesy: Curse | Unsubstantiated | |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 4 known lawsuits.Makkawi, Mone, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV06321, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 9, 2025
Bernard, Kimberly vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV06049, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 20, 2024, ended September 10, 2025
Zero Disposition
Manns, Frank vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04938, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 27, 2014, ended September 15, 2016
Zero Disposition
Biddle et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 05CV01570, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Settlement
Fifth Amended Complaint