Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Thomas W. Bodai
Badge #12698,
Hispanic Male, 32
Police Officer at Transit Bureau District 30 since September 2016
Service
started January 2015,
made $147,000 last year,
Tax #957392
Complaints
3
Complaints
8
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Exonerated
3
Unsubstantiated
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202510963,
October 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #202206523,
September 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #201803958,
February 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202510963, October 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 30-34 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 30-34 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202206523, September 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201803958, February 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 22 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Female, 21 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Female, 22 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording | Black Female, 22 | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 22 | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
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.
'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: 2022-25933
Closed: 10/18/2022
Case Details:
- Engaged in a verbal and physical altercation.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, training, vacation days (1 day)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B