James G. Lagaris

Badge #20347, White Male, 45
Police Officer at Police Service Area 8 since April 2021, active
Also served at Transit Bureau District 11, 49th Precinct
Service started July 2007, made $153,000 last year, Tax #945224

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Pepper spray

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2015-13309
Closed: 7/14/2015

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Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201400254, January 2014
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 15 days
APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial, July 2016
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201210262, August 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200817302, November 2008
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201400254, January 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Hispanic Female, 47 Substantiated (Charges)
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 47 Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 15 days
APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial, July 2016
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201210262, August 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200817302, November 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Hispanic Male, 32 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 32 Exonerated
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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: 2015-13309
Closed: 7/14/2015
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Used excessive force in that he unnecessarily used pepper spray against individuals.
Penalty: Vacation days (10 days)


Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 7/28/2016