Justin J. Cristiano

Badge #1544, White Male, 38
Detective Grade 3 at 49th Precinct Detective Squad since October 2022, active
Also served at 48th Precinct, 6th Precinct
Service started January 2012, made $141,000 last year, Tax #951891

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Discourtesy: Word (2)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-25574
Closed: 1/20/2023
Case: 2022-25575
Closed: 1/20/2023
Case: 2018-19039
Closed: 4/5/2019

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Lawsuit settlements:
$15,000   Rosado, Joaquin vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 023604/2018E
$250,000   Dangelo, Franklin vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 020046/2018E
$25,000   Gill, Justin vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 300362/2015
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Articles

Bad Cops Not Getting Punishment They Deserve, Says Corruption Commission, The City, 7/10/2022

Complaints

4 Complaints
9 Allegations
3 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Complaint Withdrawn
1 Unfounded
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202002974, April 2020
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202000137, November 2019
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Female, 13
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Female, 13
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201905207, June 2019
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: White Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201701665, February 2017
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202002974, April 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Radio as club Black Male, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 35-39 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Force: Physical force Black Male, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202000137, November 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Female, 13 Complaint Withdrawn
Discourtesy: Word White Female, 13 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201905207, June 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 57 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Force: Physical force White Male, 57 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital White Male, 57 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201701665, February 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Vehicle Hispanic Male, 39 Complainant Uncooperative
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2022-25574
Closed: 1/20/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A

Case: 2022-25575
Closed: 1/20/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to timely activate their body worn camera.
Recommendation: Other

Case: 2018-19039
Closed: 4/5/2019
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Improper use of Department vehicle.
  2. Guilty: Improper memobook entries.
  3. Guilty: False statements.
  4. Guilty: Inaccurate entries Department records.
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), vacation days (30 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 7 known lawsuits, $290,000 total settlements.

Scott, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160519/2023, Supreme Court - New York, October 30, 2023

Johnson, Naquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 807474/2023E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 16, 2023

Baerga, Jason vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155493/2022, Supreme Court - New York, July 19, 2022

Jackson, Damon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025778/2018, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 28, 2018

Rosado, Joaquin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023604/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 3, 2018, ended November 16, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 29, 2017, plaintiff was near Third Avenue and East 182nd when four defendant P.O.s including Cristiano and Karim approached him. Defendant P.O.s proceeded to stop and strip-search plaintiff in an aggressive manner. After his arrest, plaintiff was arraigned and charged with committing several crimes, which were all terminated favourably.

Dangelo, Franklin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020046/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 9, 2018, ended September 2, 2020
$250,000 Settlement

Gill, Justin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300362/2015, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 6, 2015, ended October 9, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint

Other Documents

DA Disclosure Letter