Paul A. Brooks

Badge #30863, Black Male
Police Officer at Deputy Commissioner of Public Information since November 2023
Also served at 103rd Precinct
Service started October 2019, made $108,000 last year, Tax #968291

Complaints

3 Complaints
8 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complainant Unavailable
3 Unsubstantiated
3 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202204203, June 2022
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202107676, December 2021
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #202100468, January 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202204203, June 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 25-29 Complainant Unavailable
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 25-29 Complainant Unavailable
additional details
Complaint #202107676, December 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 18-20 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 18-20 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 18-20 Within NYPD Guidelines
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #202100468, January 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Force: Restricted Breathing Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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

Gladden, Jeremiah vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 702611/2023, Supreme Court - Queens, February 6, 2023
Complaint
Description: On, August 4, 2021, plaintiff JEREMIAH GLADDEN was located in the vicinity of South Road and Sutphin BLVD in Queens County, State of New York, whereby Defendant, Police officer PAUL BROOKS without just cause or provocation, handcuffed Plaintiff and intentionally and falsely accused Plaintiff of having committed the crime of Assault in the First Degree and related charges. On or about August 5, 2021, a Criminal Complaint was issued at the directive of Defendants and a criminal action against Plaintiff commenced. Plaintiff remained incarcerated until his release from custody on November 9, 2021. Plaintiff had to defend against false charges until the matter was terminated in Plaintiff's favor on November 12, 202...