James C. Garrity

Badge #5225, White Male
Former Police Officer at 73rd Precinct
Also served at 34th Precinct
Service started July 2013, ended December 2023, Tax #954852

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2021-23252
Closed: 7/31/2023

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Complaints

2 Complaints
3 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Exonerated

Complaint #201808221, October 2018
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201807553, August 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201808221, October 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 29 Exonerated
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Complaint #201807553, August 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 46 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 46 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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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.

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Discipline

Case: 2021-23252
Closed: 7/31/2023
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: Improperly used Department resources - vehicle.
  2. Pleaded Guilty: Made misleading statements during an official Department interview.
  3. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to make required entries in activity log.
  4. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to make required entry in roll call.
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), vacation days (40 days)


Lawsuits

Cesar, Windel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158606/2019, Supreme Court - New York, September 12, 2019
Complaint
Description: On October 3, 2018, the plaintiff, Windel Cesar, was assaulted and battered by defendants, New York Police Officers Carlos Arrrecis and James Garrity, while he was driving near 38th Street and 1st Avenue in the County of New York. The defendants arrested the plaintiff without any probable cause, reasonable grounds, or proper arrest warrant. As a result of the assault and battery upon the plaintiff, Cesar suffered serious permanent, personal injuries as well as emotional injuries from the shame and humiliation of the arrest.