Paul T. Scocca

Badge #3616, White Male, 41
Sergeant at Criminal Intelligence Section since October 2020, active
Also served at 110th Precinct, 79th Precinct
Service started July 2004, made $178,000 last year, Tax #935713

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (2)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Discourtesy: Word

Lawsuit settlements:
$25,000   Wilson, Belinda, et al. vs P.O. Kalish, Micheal, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV05219
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Complaints

6 Complaints
13 Allegations
6 Substantiated
6 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
4 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201706138, July 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show search warrant
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201208840, June 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201206099, May 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201200232, January 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #201002346, February 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: American Indian Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: American Indian Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: American Indian Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200512137, October 2005
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201706138, July 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show search warrant Black Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201208840, June 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201206099, May 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 24 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201200232, January 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #201002346, February 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word American Indian Male, 20 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 23 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Offensive Language: Race Hispanic Male, 17 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search American Indian Male, 20 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 23 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Abuse of Authority: Frisk American Indian Male, 20 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200512137, October 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male 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.
'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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Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.

Wilson, Belinda, et al. vs P.O. Kalish, Micheal, et al.
Case # 18CV05219, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 5, 2018, ended April 25, 2023
$25,000 Settlement

Simon, Jabadi, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03400, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 19, 2018, ended June 26, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On July 21, 2017, plaintiff Muir was walking down the stairs of his apartment complex when he was confronted by NYPD officers armed with guns, including P.O's Jena Leocadio, Frank Redmond, Richard Luciani, Clint Elie, and David Esparragoza as well as Sergeant Paul Scocca and Lieutenant Ryan Gillis. The officers ordered plaintiff to get on the floor and then handcuffed and searched him. The same officers also confronted plaintiff Simon inside his apartment, instructed him to lie on the floor, and searched him. Plaintiffs were transported to the 79th Precinct and then to Central Bookings, where they were denied food and water. The officers falsely charged plaintiffs with various crimes and forwarded false allegat...

Sundar, Dawnston vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 521755/2017, Supreme Court - Kings, March 5, 2018

Hardy, Vernal T. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 006607/2013, Supreme Court - Kings, April 29, 2013