Sony M. Mathew

Badge #2555, Asian Male
Also served at 42nd Precinct
Service started January 2018, made $141,000 last year, Tax #965302

Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word

Complaints

4 Complaints
6 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
3 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202503084, March 2025
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: Puerto Rican Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202400900, January 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202103565, June 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202100660, January 2021
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202503084, March 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Puerto Rican Male, 45-49 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202400900, January 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male, 55-59 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 55-59 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202103565, June 2021
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
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Complaint #202100660, January 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 21-24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 21-24 Exonerated
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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