Matthew W. Zappia

Badge #4152, White Male
Police Officer at Intelligence Bureau Uniformed Operations Unit since September 2018
Also served at 101st Precinct
Service started July 2010, made $170,000 last year, Tax #949824

Lawsuit Settlements:
$6,000   Brown, Leslie Edward vs P.O. Babb, Kai, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV03942
$70,000   Watt, Rodney vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV00016
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Complaints

5 Complaints
13 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Complaint Withdrawn
2 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
7 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201706610, August 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201606987, July 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201605826, July 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201411652, October 2014
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201214145, November 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201706610, August 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 40 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201606987, July 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 39 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Black Male, 39 Exonerated
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Complaint #201605826, July 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 42 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 32 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 42 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 32 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201411652, October 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 24 Exonerated
Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Black Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201214145, November 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male Complaint Withdrawn
Offensive Language: Race Black Male Complaint Withdrawn
Force: Physical force Black Male Complaint Withdrawn
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $76,000 total settlements.

Brown, Leslie Edward vs P.O. Babb, Kai, et al.
Case # 16CV03942, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 1, 2016, ended May 26, 2017
$6,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff attempted to voice his opinion and get involved in a matter between NYPD and another patient. The plaintiff was physically assaulted by the defendant officers at St. John's hospital and was handcuffed. The plaintiff sustained injuries, but remained in the hospital and was not taken to a precinct or charged with anything.

Watt, Rodney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00016, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 6, 2012, ended March 27, 2013
$70,000 Settlement
Stipulation, Third Amended Complaint