Peter M. Besse

Badge #19892, White Male
Former Police Officer at Bronx Court Section
Also served at 72nd Precinct
Service started July 2008, ended September 2022, Tax #946781

Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word (3)


Complaints

2 Complaints
7 Allegations
3 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
3 Exonerated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201707451, September 2017
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
additional details

Complaint #201406952, July 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Asian Female, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201707451, September 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 14 Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 15 Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 15 Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Force: Physical force Black Male, 14 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 14 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 14 Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
additional details
Complaint #201406952, July 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Asian Female, 30 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'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.

Further details on conclusions.


Discipline

Case: 2014-12054
Document
Opened: 7/8/2014
Closed: 11/29/2014
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: While off-duty, failed to provide his name, shield number and command after it was requested by a person known to the Department.
  2. Guilty: While off-duty, after being asked for his shield number and command by a person known to the Department, provided a fake shield number and falsely stated that he worked at another command.
  3. Guilty: While off-duty, failed to notify the operations unit or the Internal Affairs Bureau after being accused by a person known to the Department of violating an order of protection.
Penalty: Vacation days (15 days)

Case: 2013-8990
Document
Opened: 2/25/2013
Closed: 2/18/2014
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Unfit for duty
  2. Guilty: Unfit for duty, while armed
  3. Guilty: Failed to ensure that one (1) round of ammunition was in the chamber and fifteen rounds were in the magazine of his firearm at all times
  4. Guilty: While off-duty, was discourteous to individuals known to the Department requiring the intervention of members of the nassau county police
  5. Guilty: While off-duty, wrongfully operated a motor vehicle while his ability was impaired by the consumption of alcohol
Penalty: Dismissal from the New York City Police Department; however, judgment is suspended and respondent will be placed on dismissal probation for a period of one (1) year. Forfeiture of thirty (30) pre-trial suspension days. Twenty (20) vacation days. Ordered breath testing.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Fowler, Jamarr vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV01444, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 28, 2025

Gist, Domonique vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 521213/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, October 15, 2019
Complaint
Description: The March 26, 2018, plaintiff was driving home with some friends in the car when he was pulled over by defendant NYPD officers outside of Sunset Park Recreation Center. The defendants immediately directed the plaintiff and his friends to step out of the vehicle. Shortly after, the defendants forcibly grabbed the plaintiff and removed him and applied tight handcuffs to his wrists. The plaintiff was then transported to the 72nd Precinct and searched but nothing was recovered.

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List