Joseph G. Signorile

Badge #3197, White Male, 35
Sergeant at Warrant Section since October 2021, active
Service started July 2010, made $177,000 last year, Tax #949663

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card (2)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (3)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Discourtesy: Word

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-25523
Closed: 2/16/2023
Case: 2022-25525
Closed: 2/16/2023
Case: 2022-25517
Closed: 6/8/2022

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Lawsuit settlements:
$82,001   Barrett, Tavin vs City of New York, et al., 2018 SDNY SDNY 18CV05522
$15,000   Wilkerson, Terrence vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 028401/2017E
$60,000   Diaby, Ibrahima vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 307304/2013
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Complaints

10 Complaints
34 Allegations
9 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
3 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
3 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1 Alleged Victim Unavailable
4 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Complainant Uncooperative
7 Exonerated
4 Unfounded
8 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202004217, June 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Hispanic Male
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Report
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Complaint #202003654, May 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Report
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Complaint #202000648, January 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201907865, August 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201902427, March 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201901733, January 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201601216, February 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201602057, May 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201214099, November 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201200122, January 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202004217, June 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Hispanic Male Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 40-44 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 40-44 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Report
additional details
Complaint #202003654, May 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 15-17 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Male, 45-49 Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Report
additional details
Complaint #202000648, January 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 19 Closed - Pending Litigation
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 19 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 19 Closed - Pending Litigation
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Hispanic Male, 19 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201907865, August 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Male Alleged Victim Unavailable
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201902427, March 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 26 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 26 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 26 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Force: Physical force Black Male, 26 Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201901733, January 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Female, 50 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Female, 50 Exonerated
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Complaint #201601216, February 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 37 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 37 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 37 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 37 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 37 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 37 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Black Male, 37 Unfounded
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201602057, May 2015
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201214099, November 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 22 Exonerated
Force: Chokehold Black Male, 22 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 22 Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 22 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201200122, January 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 24 Complainant Uncooperative
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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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2022-25523
Closed: 2/16/2023
Case Details:
  1. Violated patrol rules.
  2. Wrongfully frisked an individual.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B

Case: 2022-25525
Closed: 2/16/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to activate their body worn camera.
  2. Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
  3. Failed to prepare required reports.
Recommendation: Other

Case: 2022-25517
Closed: 6/8/2022
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully stopped an individual known to the Department.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $157,001 total settlements.

Barrett, Tavin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05522, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 20, 2018, ended February 10, 2020
$82,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was randomly stopped and searched on the street, Defendant Officer recovered less than 25 grams of marijuana. Plaintiff was taken to the 47th Precinct, where he was charged with possession of a firearm in the second degree, as well as unlawful possession of marijuana. When he pleas not guilty, he was held at Rikers for 8 months. Eventually he was fount not guilty, and the charges were dismissed.

Wilkerson, Terrence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028401/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 12, 2017, ended July 19, 2018
$15,000 Settlement

Castillo, Walther vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020108/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 12, 2017, ended March 20, 2020
Zero Disposition

Diaby, Ibrahima vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307304/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 19, 2013, ended December 21, 2016
$60,000 Settlement

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