Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Kenny Betancourt
Badge #679,
Hispanic Male
Sergeant at Transit Bureau District 1 since September 2024
Also served at
Transit Bureau District 4
Service
started July 2007,
made $177,000 last year,
Tax #944364
Complaints
4
Complaints
5
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Complainant Unavailable
2
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Unfounded
Complaint #202102268,
April 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 50-54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 50-54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
Complaint #201902869,
March 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 47 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201703769,
May 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 45 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201214294,
November 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Complaint #202102268, April 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Hispanic Male, 50-54 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Hispanic Male, 50-54 | Unfounded |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201902869, March 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 47 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201703769, May 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 45 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201214294, November 2012 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Force: Physical force | Complainant Unavailable | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2022-26955
Closed: 7/4/2023
Case Details:
- Failed to prepare required reports.
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: No disciplinary action
Case: 2022-26954
Closed: 3/28/2023
Case Details:
- Wrongfully stopped an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, training
Recommendation: A-CD, training
Lawsuits
Linton, Michael vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 152601/2023, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 21, 2023
Complaint
Description: On April 13, 2021, in a subway station, Plaintiff was targeted by NYPD Officers Danil Demchenko, Kenny Betancourt, and others because of Plaintiff's race and/or ethnicity. Despite there being no reasonable suspicion, probably cause, Officers Demchenko and Betancourt violently contorted Plaintiff's arms and placed him in handcuffs that were applied too tightly. Defendant Officers illegally searched through Plaintiff's pockets. Plaintiff was then removed to the transit district where he was strip searched and questioned as to his pedigree. Plaintiff was again searched and questioned as to his pedigree at central booking. Defendants arrested and caused a criminal prosecution to be initiated against Plaintiff in or...