Michael J. Vaccaro

Michael J. Vaccaro

Michael J. Vaccaro
Badge #31892, White Male
Police Officer at 33rd Precinct since January 2017, active
Service started July 2013, made $110,000 last year, Tax #955612

Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word
Offensive Language: Other


Complaints

2 Complaints
6 Allegations
2 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Exonerated

Complaint #202103737, July 2020
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
additional details

Complaint #201703043, April 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202103737, July 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Other Black Male, 60-64 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Male, 60-64 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 60-64 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Male, 60-64 Exonerated
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
additional details
Complaint #201703043, April 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2022-25197
Closed: 3/3/2024
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
  2. Wrongfully used offensive language.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (10 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications

Case: 2016-15952
Closed: 6/14/2016
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: While off-duty, did consume an intoxicant to the extent that he was unfit for duty.
  2. Guilty: While off-duty, failed to promptly make proper notifications to the departmentregarding his arrest.
Penalty: Counseling, dismissal probation (12 months), ordered breath testing, pre-trial suspension days (30 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Williams, Shamark vs Police Officer Vaccaro, Michael, et al.
Case # 19CV03548, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 19, 2019
Complaint
Description: On January 12, 2018, NYPD officers entered plaintiff's apartment while he was preparing dinner. Officer Vaccaro pushed plaintiff into the wall outside his kitchen, for reasons unclear to plaintiff. Then a second officer grabbed plaintiff by the arm. Plaintiff turned around and Officer Vacarro drew his firearm and pointed it at plaintiff's face. the second officer then said "He [Vacarro] is going to shoot you." Plaintiff was then taken to the precint. Then ESU officers Jason Ramirez and Michael Dazi entered plaintiff's cell and twisted plaintiff's arm and then jumped on plaintiff and began punching him. Plaintiff was then released from the hospital where had been taken due to alleged mental health issues. Plaint...

Jones, Matthew vs P.O. Muniz, Adam, et al.
Case # 16CV08080, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 31, 2016
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff retrieved his uncle's prescription pain medicine and cashed a check for him on the day of the incident. Then he met his uncle in the lobby of his uncle's residence and when he went to hand him the pills and cash the defendant officers, who likely followed the plaintiff, stopped him and pinned him to the ground giving the plaintiff no moment to explain. The defendant officers hit the plaintiff and then tased him. The plaintiff was transported to the hospital followed by the 26th Precinct. The charges were not specified in the complaint, but they were dismissed.