Tahmeka Barnes

Badge #12099, Black Female
Former Police Officer at 81st Precinct
Service started July 2006, ended July 2026, Tax #941392

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises

Complaints

3 Complaints
7 Allegations
3 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Unable to Determine
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202107626, December 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, October 16, 2025
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
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Complaint #201709991, November 2017
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Female, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Female, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200912993, August 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202107626, December 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Hispanic Female, 55-59 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Hispanic Female, 55-59 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation Hispanic Female, 55-59 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Hispanic Female, 55-59 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, October 16, 2025
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
additional details
Complaint #201709991, November 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Female, 34 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Female, 34 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #200912993, August 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 41 Unsubstantiated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.

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