Rutger L. Rivera
Badge #5592,
Hispanic Male
Detective Grade 3 at Narcotics Borough Queens South since May 2023
Service
started January 2016,
made $195,000 last year,
Tax #961174
Lawsuit Settlements:
$25,000 Torres, Eudy vs City of New York, et al., 2020 NYCSC NYCSC 154183/2020
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$25,000 Torres, Eudy vs City of New York, et al., 2020 NYCSC NYCSC 154183/2020
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Complaints
4
Complaints
5
Allegations
0
Substantiated
1
Closed - Pending Litigation
1
Complainant Unavailable
3
Unable to Determine
Complaint #202503889,
April 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #202306250,
July 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #201900864,
January 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic, 47 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
Complaint #201903761,
August 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 48 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Complaint #202503889, April 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202306250, July 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 35-39 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201900864, January 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic, 47 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201903761, August 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 48 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2022-25554
Closed: 8/2/2022
Case Details:
- Failed to activate their body-worn camera.
- Failed to notify the radio dispatcher about a vehicle pursuit.
Penalty: C - Command Discipline, vacation days (8 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Lawsuits
Torres, Eudy vs City of New York, et al.Case # 154183/2020, Supreme Court - New York, October 1, 2020, ended February 21, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 20, 2018 Plaintiff was driving in his car in New York County when he was approached by police officer ("PO") Rivera and was directed to exit his vehicle. Upon exiting, PO Rivera and other unnamed police officers, violently handcuffed Plaintiff and was accused/charged with resisting arrest, reckless driving, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Due to the directive of defendant officers, a criminal action was commenced against Plaintiff. Ultimately, the case was terminated in favor of Plaintiff on April 17, 2019