Santos Collazo

Badge #2154, Hispanic Male, 44
Detective Grade 3 at Force Investigation Division since October 2021, active
Also served at 41st Precinct Detective Squad, 44th Precinct
Service started July 2006, made $160,000 last year, Tax #941573

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Question
Abuse of Authority: Stop

Lawsuit settlements:
$35,000   Cullins, Brandon, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 306409/2013
$60,000   Muriel v. City of New York, BCSC BCSC 302482/2012
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Articles

Dad of grade-school theft victim says cops were too harsh on handcuffed 7-year-old, New York Post, 1/31/2013

Complaints

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

Complaint #201500778, February 2015
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201102791, February 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #201500778, February 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 27 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201102791, February 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 19 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 19 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 19 Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
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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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits, $95,000 total settlements.

Jenkins, Trenice vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 816804/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 8, 2022

Cullins, Brandon, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306409/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 25, 2013, ended September 5, 2014
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers tightly handcuffed and arrested Plaintiffs for trespass. Plaintiffs were taken into custody but the DA declined to prosecute.

Reyes, Wilson By Mng Mendez, Frances vs City of New York
Case # 022052/2013E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 17, 2013

Mcdonald v. City of New York et al
Case # 301619/2012, Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Collazo falsely arrested Plaintiff and charged him with 10-133, which was later dismissed.

Muriel v. City of New York
Case # 302482/2012, Supreme Court - Bronx
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was falsely charged with Unlawful Assembly, later dismissed. Plaintiff was assaulted and strip-searched.