Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Delisa S. Brownsmith
Lieutenant at Candidate Assessment Division since July 2026
Service
started July 2010,
made $207,000 last year,
Tax #948700
Hispanic Female, 36
Lawsuit Settlements:
$48,000 Joseph, Fernando vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV01295
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$48,000 Joseph, Fernando vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV01295
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Complaints
1
Complaint
1
Allegation
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Complaint #201211897,
August 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201211897, August 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 39 | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| 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.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Joseph, Fernando vs City of New York, et al.Case # 13CV01295, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 29, 2013, ended September 27, 2013
$48,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 17, 2011, Plaintiff was pulled over for a non-working headlight. Despite explaining to Defendant Officer Kevin Haniff that he had paperwork showing this was being repaired, Defendant Haniff ticketed Plaintiff for it and tossed the various documents toward Plaintiff’s car. When Plaintiff got out to retrieve them and commented on Haniff's rude behavior, Defendant Haniff jumped out of his car, causing it to lurch forward and strike the Plaintiff’s car. Defendant Haniff then began assaulting Plaintiff, joined by Defendant Officer Joel Cummings who knocked Plaintiff to the ground, and then by Defendant Officer Delissa Brown, who maced Plaintiff. Plaintiff was treated for his injuries at the 71st Prec...