Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
John M. Velasco
Badge #21044,
Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 17th Precinct since October 2020
Service
started July 2019,
made $140,000 last year,
Tax #968174
Complaints
1
Complaint
7
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
5
Unable to Determine
1
Unfounded
Complaint #202504169,
April 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Other |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Summons |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Complaint #202504169, April 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Offensive Language: Other | Black Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Male, 25-29 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Male, 25-29 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Summons | Black Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Black Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
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Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.