Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Force: Physical force
James J. Divino
Lieutenant at 6th Precinct since July 2026
Also served at
75th Precinct,
Midtown South Precinct,
Brooklyn Court Section,
Transportation Bureau Citywide Traffic
Service
started July 2008,
made $198,000 last year,
Tax #946943
White Male
Complaints
6
Complaints
13
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Closed - Pending Litigation
2
Complainant Uncooperative
4
Exonerated
2
Unable to Determine
1
Unsubstantiated
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202306747,
July 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
Complaint #202200397,
January 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Force: Restricted Breathing |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Command Discipline B |
| APU Plea Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 10 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Resolved by plea, January 14, 2026 |
| Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #202005612,
July 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 50-54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #202001349,
February 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 58 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Male, 58 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #202000483,
January 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 62 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
| Complainant: | White Male, 62 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200917748,
November 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202306747, July 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 30-34 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202200397, January 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 30-34 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Force: Restricted Breathing | Black Male, 30-34 | Unable to Determine |
| Force: Chokehold | Black Male, 30-34 | Unable to Determine |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 30-34 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 30-34 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B | ||
| APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, January 14, 2026 | ||
| Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202005612, July 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Female, 50-54 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202001349, February 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 58 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male, 58 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202000483, January 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | White Male, 62 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | White Male, 62 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Exonerated | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200917748, November 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 17 | Exonerated |
| 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.
'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.
'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.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits.Parks, Toshia vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 160497/2024, Supreme Court - New York, November 14, 2024
Complaint
Description: On July 04, 2023, while Plaintiff’s car was parked, an officer was rude towards her child. Toshia attempted to get the officers information to file a report. Toshia spoke with Badillo, who refused to give information she requested, saying “I’m not going to do what you want me to do;” and “Not on your time.” An ambulance was slowly coming down the street. The officer ordered Toshia to the sidewalk, to allow the ambulance to pass. Despite not blocking the roadway, Toshia was arrested. As she was slammed to the ground her shoulder dislocated, requiring repair surgery. Toshia was charged with assault in the second degree. The officer fabricated an account where Toshia assaulted him. Officers forwarded false informa...
Turner, Christopher vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 520733/2024, Supreme Court - Kings, August 6, 2024
Complaint
Description: On January 16, 2022, plaintiff Christopher Turner was falsely arrested at Brooklyn Central Booking but several NYPD officers, including defendants Officer Patrick M. Venetek, Officer Alix Blot and Officer Jamiealexander Fenton. Defendants lacked probably cause or a warrant for plaintiff's arrest and made false claims and accusations against plaintiff. Plaintiff was then unlawfully imprisoned and illegally searched and seized, but no contraband was discovered. Plaintiff was assaulted and battered, including by being placed in handcuffs. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct, where he was detained, searched, questioned photographed, fingerprinted and strip searched, including with a cavity inspection. All cha...