Discipline Cases:
Case: 2022-27596
Closed: 7/23/2024
Case: 2016-16824
Closed: 3/10/2017
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Derek J. Bruno
Badge #16445,
Hispanic Male
Police Officer at Strategic Response Group 2 Bronx since November 2015
Also served at
Patrol Borough Bronx
Service
started July 2012,
made $173,000 last year,
Tax #952504
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Lawsuit Settlements:
$70,000 Moreno, Richard, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2015 SDNY SDNY 14CV09514
$35,000 Dozier, Shelby vs City of New York, et al., 2014 BCSC BCSC 304735/2014
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$70,000 Moreno, Richard, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2015 SDNY SDNY 14CV09514
$35,000 Dozier, Shelby vs City of New York, et al., 2014 BCSC BCSC 304735/2014
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Complaints
1
Complaint
2
Allegations
0
Substantiated
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201307786,
August 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #201307786, August 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 23 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 28 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2022-27596
Closed: 7/23/2024
Case Details:
- Pleaded Guilty: Made computer inquiries unrelated to official Department business.
- Pleaded Guilty: Made improper contact/communications
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), vacation days (40 days)
Case: 2016-16824
Closed: 3/10/2017
Case Details:
- Guilty: Having changed his residence, did fail and neglect to notify his Commanding Officer by submitting a change of name, residence, or social condition form, as required.
- Guilty: Obtained insurance for his personal vehicle using an address in westchester county when, in fact, he resided in Bronx county.
Penalty: Vacation days (5 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $105,000 total settlements.Moreno, Richard, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09514, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 6, 2015, ended November 15, 2015
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Description: On November 30, 2013, Plaintiff Christopher Rivera was operating a 2009 Nissan Altima in Bronx County, New York. Plaintiffs Richard Moreno, Jonathan Reyes, Rafael Robles, and Jaime Vega were passengers in the vehicle. Rivera's vehicle was pulled over by a police van and Defendant Officer Derek Bruno approached the vehicle and stated they were being pulled over for having tinted windows. He then asked for Plaintiff Rivera's license and registration and Rivera complied. Defendant Bruno left the vehicle in order to verify the registration and a female officer approached. In an abusive tone, she directed Plaintiff Rivera to keep his window rolled down. When Rivera objected due to the cold temperature, the aforement...
Dozier, Shelby vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304735/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 11, 2014, ended May 23, 2018
$35,000 Settlement
Dozier, Shelby v. City of New York
Case # 304753/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint