Joseph M. Fratto

Badge #3316, White Male
Detective Grade 3 at Detective Bureau Latent Print Section since February 2020, active
Also served at Patrol Borough Manhattan North Specialized Units
Service started January 2013, made $154,000 last year, Tax #953882


Complaints

1 Allegation
0 Substantiated
1 Complaint
1 Exonerated

July 2018 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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July 2018 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Male, 38 Exonerated
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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.

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Lawsuits

Barnes, Edward vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06044, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 30, 2016, ended August 5, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 19, 2015, P.O.s Jospeh Carolan, Joseph Fratto, and another officer approached plaintiff as he was throwing away a non-alcoholic beverage container. The officers detained, searched, and arrested plaintiff. P.O. Carolan demanded plaintiff's ID and made plaintiff wait 5-10 minutes while he checked if there were any warrants for his arrest. After P.O. Carolan determined there were no warrants, plaintiff asked for his ID back, but P.O. Carolan refused to return it. The officers asked plaintiff to empty his pockets, grabbed his arms, and patted his pockets.