Thomas P. Cappolla

Badge #5110, White Male, 43
Detective Grade 1 at Detective Borough Queens South Operations since June 2016, active
Also served at 101st Precinct
Service started July 2002, made $215,000 last year, Tax #929824

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)

Lawsuit settlements:
$21,250   Pierre, Joenald vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV07391
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Complaints

6 Complaints
12 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Complainant Unavailable
9 Exonerated
1 Unfounded

Complaint #200700620, January 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200613059, September 2006
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #200608793, July 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200412568, December 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200405523, May 2004
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200403350, April 2004
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200700620, January 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 16 Exonerated
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Complaint #200613059, September 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 19 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #200608793, July 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 15 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 15 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200412568, December 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Hispanic Male Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male Exonerated
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Complaint #200405523, May 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Force: Physical force Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 33 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Action Unfounded
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Complaint #200403350, April 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 16 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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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.

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Lawsuits

Pierre, Joenald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07391, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 2, 2014, ended September 2, 2016
$21,250 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint, Broken Link
Description: Plaintiff was arrested on " criminal contempt' after being interrogated at his residence over a cross- complaint he had with his girlfriend. Was taken to two different precinct and then to central bookings. Da did not prosecute.

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