Anthony C. Saline

Badge #12924, White Male
Also served at 52nd Precinct
Service started July 2016, ended January 2024, Tax #962081

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card (3)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number (2)
Abuse of Authority: Stop (2)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-25710
Closed: 10/18/2023
Case: 2023-28058
Closed: 7/21/2023
Case: 2022-25714
Closed: 5/3/2023
Case: 2022-26265
Closed: 2/9/2023

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Lawsuit settlements:
$12,500   Whitefield, Jahlil, et Al., vs City of New York, et al., 2021 SDNY SDNY 21CV01742
$65,000   Lopez, Carol vs City of New York, et al., 2020 SDNY SDNY 20CV02502
$35,000   Williams-El, Belinda vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 029731/2019E
$17,500   Ramirez, Mike vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 031581/2018E
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Complaints

14 Complaints
49 Allegations
9 Substantiated
9 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Alleged Victim Unavailable
3 Closed - Pending Litigation
3 Complainant Uncooperative
4 Exonerated
12 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
9 Unable to Determine
6 Unsubstantiated
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202300125, January 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Age 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
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Complaint #202300217, December 2022
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
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Complaint #202200580, January 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202107329, November 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #202003354, May 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation
Complainant: Hispanic Female
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #202002202, March 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Charges not served
APU Case Status: Closed: Charges not served, June 2023
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #201904773, May 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201903406, April 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: White Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201903012, April 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201903068, April 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201907274, March 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201902137, February 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: White Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201901200, February 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201801797, March 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #202300125, January 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 30-34 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Force: Physical force Black, 35-39 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Discourtesy: Word Black, 35-39 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Discourtesy: Word Black, 35-39 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 30-34 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Age 35-39 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Force: Physical force Black, 35-39 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
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Complaint #202300217, December 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Hit against inanimate object Female, 21-24 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Female, 21-24 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Force: Physical force Female, 21-24 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Female, 21-24 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Abuse of Authority: Stop Female, 21-24 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
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Complaint #202200580, January 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Black Male, 21-24 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Male, 21-24 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #202107329, November 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 30-34 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 30-34 Unable to Determine
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 30-34 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Black Male, 30-34 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Male, 30-34 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 30-34 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain Black Male, 30-34 Unable to Determine
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #202003354, May 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation Hispanic Female Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 25-29 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 30-34 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #202002202, March 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Female, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Hispanic Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Hispanic Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Charges not served
APU Case Status: Closed: Charges not served, June 2023
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
APU Quarterly Report summary
additional details
Complaint #201904773, May 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 26 Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201903406, April 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment White Male, 30-34 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201903012, April 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 23 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201903068, April 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Hispanic Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201907274, March 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Male, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Male, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201902137, February 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 29 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Pepper spray White Male, 29 Closed - Pending Litigation
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201901200, February 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Closed - Pending Litigation
additional details
Complaint #201801797, March 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 24 Alleged Victim Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 20 Alleged Victim Unavailable
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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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2022-25710
Closed: 10/18/2023
Case Details:
  1. Violated patrol rules.
  2. Wrongfully frisked an individual known to the Department.
  3. Wrongfully stopped an individual known to the Department.
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications

Case: 2023-28058
Closed: 7/21/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully stopped an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A

Case: 2022-25714
Closed: 5/3/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully deactivated their body worn camera.
Recommendation: Other

Case: 2022-26265
Closed: 2/9/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to take police action/render police services.
  2. Violated patrol rules.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B


Lawsuits

Named in 14 known lawsuits, $130,000 total settlements.

Knight, Xavier vs City of New York
Case # 814432/2023E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 20, 2023

Colon, Jose, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 809161/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 21, 2022

Santiago, Earl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 809934/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 27, 2021

Whitefield, Jahlil, et Al., vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV01742, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 26, 2021, ended January 31, 2022
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 10, 2019, plaintiffs were in a car and were trying to park by the curb behind a row of double parked cars. Plaintiff 1 was in the driver's seat of plaintiff 2's car. Plaintiff 2 has sickle cell anemia which causes him pain and prevents him from driving for large stretched. Plaintiffs stopped their vehicle to look for parking and to pick up a friend. Officers Anthony Saline and other unidentified officers approached the car. Plaintiffs gave license and registration to officers, who said they smelled marijuana and wanted to check the car. Plaintiffs explained they'd just been to a dispensary for plaintiff 2's prescription pain management. They said they had marijuana tincture in the car but it was sealed...

Maldonado, Ramon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030131/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 12, 2021

Quezada, Cristal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 800196/2021, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 12, 2021
Complaint
Description: On May 2, 2019, plaintiff went to the scene of the arrest of her boyfriend at the intersection of Kingsbridge Rd and Briggs Avenue and was asked by unknown PO about her identification. Plaintiff informed the POs that her identification was inside her vehicle and walked back to her vehicle to retrieve her identification. Defendant Saline put his hands inside the window of plaintiff's car and broke the window to take her identification. Once the window was broken, defendants POs, including Saline and Doe 1 and Doe 2, dragged plaintiff out of her vehicle causing multiple cuts, abrasions and bruises about her and body. Plaintiff was handcuffed and taken to the 52th precinct and was eventually taken to central booki...

Holloway, Malik vs City of New York
Case # 033000/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 11, 2021

Perocier, Edwin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 035437/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 29, 2020

De La Hoz, Justin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023908/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 25, 2020

Lopez, Carol vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV02502, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 25, 2020, ended May 25, 2023
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 3, 2019, Plaintiff was present in her home on 2527 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY, when she emerged outside to find Officers John Does 1-3 punching and hitting her son in the backseat of a police car. Plaintiff's son screamed for help, and when Plaintiff called out, one officer charged her and punched her in the head. Plaintiff then raised her hands above her head in submission. The officers yelled "Stop resisting", and one officer left the vehicle, slammed Plaintiff to the ground and handcuffed her. The initial officer then pulled out his gun and pointed it at Plaintiff. The officers placed Plaintiff in the car and brought her to the 52nd precinct for multiple hours of processing. She eventually was t...

Altreche, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020260/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 16, 2020

Williams-El, Belinda vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029731/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 4, 2019, ended April 26, 2022
$35,000 Settlement

Starkey, Dwayne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 034271/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 21, 2018

Ramirez, Mike vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 031581/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 12, 2018, ended April 22, 2022
$17,500 Settlement

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