Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word (5)
Discourtesy: Word (5)
Joseph A. Tortora
Badge #2059,
White Male
Police Officer at 19th Precinct since September 2019
Service
started October 2015,
made $185,000 last year,
Tax #960032
Lawsuit Settlements:
$7,500 Johnson, Nayquan vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV01986
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$7,500 Johnson, Nayquan vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV01986
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Complaints
3
Complaints
15
Allegations
5
Substantiated
5
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Complainant Unavailable
1
Unsubstantiated
7
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202411492,
November 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Action |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #202200099,
December 2021
additional details
| 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 |
Complaint #201607788,
September 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202411492, November 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint | Male | Complainant Unavailable |
| Discourtesy: Action | Male | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| 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 | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201607788, September 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 27 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2023-28213
Closed: 5/17/2023
Case Details:
- Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
- 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.