Joseph A. Tortora

Joseph A. Tortora

Joseph A. Tortora
Badge #2059, White Male
Police Officer at 19th Precinct since September 2019, active
Service started October 2015, made $143,000 last year, Tax #960032

Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word (5)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2023-28213
Closed: 5/17/2023

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Lawsuit settlements:
$7,500   Johnson, Nayquan vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV01986
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Complaints

2 Complaints
13 Allegations
5 Substantiated
5 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Unsubstantiated
7 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202200099, December 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201607788, September 2016
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202200099, December 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Discourtesy: Word Female Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Discourtesy: Word Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Discourtesy: Word Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Stop Female Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Stop Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Stop Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201607788, September 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Discipline

Case: 2023-28213
Closed: 5/17/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
  2. Wrongfully discourteous.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A


Lawsuits

Johnson, Nayquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01986, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 13, 2017, ended May 15, 2019
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving with his friend and girlfriend when he was cut off in traffic by an off duty police officer. Plaintiff accelerated and officer began to follow him. Plaintiff ultimately pulled over, and the office pulled over behind him and approached the plaintiff. The officer hit the plaintiff's neck with the side of his hand, and then drew a firearm from his waist holster but did not identify himself as a police officer. The plaintiff's girlfriend dialed 911 and the officer then attempted to leave the vicinity. Police Officers from the 19th Precinct arrived on the scene, and once the officer identified himself, the plaintiff was charged by PO Tau Samuel with felony assault on a police officer.