Thomas Speciale

Badge #31922, White Male
Former Police Officer at Patrol Borough Queens South
Also served at 113th Precinct
Service started August 1998, ended June 2010, Tax #923203

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Pepper spray
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched

Complaints

4 Complaints
10 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Exonerated
5 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200807107, May 2008
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200614111, October 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200404754, May 2004
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200401017, January 2004
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200807107, May 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 41 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200614111, October 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 16 Exonerated
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Complaint #200404754, May 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200401017, January 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Handcuffs too tight Black Male, 43 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 43 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 43 Unfounded
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 43 Unfounded
Force: Chokehold Black Male, 43 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Black Male, 43 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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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