Angel Mendez

Former Lieutenant at Patrol Borough Manhattan South Specialized Units
Also served at Midtown South Precinct
Service started April 1991, ended August 2020, Tax #913434
Hispanic Male

Lawsuit Settlements:
$20,000   Hernandez, Keith vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 NYCSC NYCSC 155775/2022
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Complaints

3 Complaints
6 Allegations
0 Substantiated
4 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201907385, July 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200406830, July 2004
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9505354, September 1995
Allegation: Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201907385, July 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 33 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 33 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Male Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Male Exonerated
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Complaint #200406830, July 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male Exonerated
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Complaint #9505354, September 1995
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club Unsubstantiated
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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.

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Lawsuits

Hernandez, Keith vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 155775/2022, Supreme Court - New York, August 30, 2022, ended December 20, 2024
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 11, 2019, while lawfully sitting inside his employer's vehicle near 250 Vesey Street in NY, the plaintiff was abruptly and forcefully approached by Defendant Mendez, who attempted to open the vehicle door without permission, warrant, or legal justification. During this attempt, Defendant Mendez injured the plaintiff's ribs and wrist by slamming the door and struck the plaintiff with his fist. After the plaintiff successfully closed the door, Defendant Mendez punched the window, identified himself as an undercover police officer, pointed his firearm at the plaintiff, and forcefully dragged him out of the vehicle by his neck. The plaintiff was then affixed with tight handcuffs, causing further injuries. S...