Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Stop
James K. Trapasso
Badge #2749,
White Male, 39
Detective Grade 3 at Warrant Section since June 2022
Also served at
Detective Bureau Grand Larceny Division,
Manhattan North BLAST,
Patrol Borough Manhattan North Impact Response Team,
120th Precinct
Service
started July 2008,
made $198,000 last year,
Tax #947443
Lawsuit Settlements:
$150,000 Holmes, Stanley vs Po Trapasso, James, et al., SDNY SDNY 21CV10628
$60,000 Wright, George vs Police Officer Trapasso, James, Shield #22068, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV04428
$52,500 Salazar, Wagner, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2012 SDNY SDNY 12CV04438
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$150,000 Holmes, Stanley vs Po Trapasso, James, et al., SDNY SDNY 21CV10628
$60,000 Wright, George vs Police Officer Trapasso, James, Shield #22068, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV04428
$52,500 Salazar, Wagner, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2012 SDNY SDNY 12CV04438
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Complaints
7
Complaints
10
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Instructions)
1
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1
Unfounded
6
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202404471,
May 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
Complaint #201400712,
January 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: | Instructions |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201304044,
May 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Instructions) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: | Instructions |
Complaint #201212068,
July 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200918188,
November 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #200917734,
May 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200908349,
February 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 61 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202404471, May 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Black Female, 45-49 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201400712, January 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Male, 19 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Male, 19 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: Instructions | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201304044, May 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 31 | Substantiated (Instructions) |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 31 | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: Instructions | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201212068, July 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 37 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200918188, November 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Hispanic Male, 22 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200917734, May 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 25 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200908349, February 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | White Male, 61 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Unsubstantiated | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $262,500 total settlements.Holmes, Stanley vs Po Trapasso, James, et al.
Case # 21CV10628, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$150,000 Settlement
Wright, George vs Police Officer Trapasso, James, Shield #22068, et al.
Case # 15CV04428, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 12, 2015, ended March 19, 2020
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff pulled over and parked on side of road after seeing police vehicle lights and waited. Defendant police officers approached plaintiff's vehicle, verbally assaulted him and told him his headlight was out. Plaintiff called 120th precinct to file a complaint against defendant officers while waiting in his vehicle. Defendant officers opened driver's door and physically assaulted plaintiff with baton and pepper spray. Plaintiff was removed from his vehicle by defendant officer, the vehicle was searched, and he was placed in handcuffs. Plaintiff was charged with menacing, harassment, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Plaintiff was convicted of disorderly conduct.
Salazar, Wagner, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04438, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 6, 2012, ended January 4, 2013
$52,500 Settlement
12-cv-04438-MGC.pdf, Stipulation