Thomas F. Woods

Badge #7089, White Male
Former Detective Grade 2 at 50th Precinct Detective Squad
Also served at Military and Extended Leave Desk, 30th Precinct, Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North, Narcotics Borough Bronx
Service started August 1998, ended October 2022, Tax #923384

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (4)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) (3)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop


Lawsuit settlements:
$100,000   Owens, Daquan, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 021256/2017E
$65,000   Sanchez, Jose vs City of New York, et al., 2016 BCSC BCSC 302389/2016
$7,500   Osborne, Dwayne vs City of New York, et al., 2014 BCSC BCSC 306869/2013
$22,500   Hernandez, Kevin vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 306361/2013
$40,000   Betancourt, Juan, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 306289/2013
$22,500   Ramos, Luis vs Detective Wood, Thomas, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV06142
$22,500   Williams, Raul vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV0592
$10,000   Diaz, Michael vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 020813/2013E
$22,500   Williams v. City Of New York, et al., SDNY SDNY 13CV05902
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Articles

Cops put on trial for misconduct - without any complaints filed, New York Post, 3/28/2016

Complaints

17 Complaints
43 Allegations
11 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
5 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
6 Complainant Uncooperative
7 Exonerated
1 Miscellaneous
1 Unfounded
16 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202005246, July 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: White Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: White Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 10 days)
additional details

Complaint #201902204, November 2018
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Female, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201408481, August 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Female, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 15 days
APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: Forfeit vacation 6 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial, July 2016
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 2 days
additional details

Complaint #201404603, May 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #201404234, April 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #201304504, May 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Instructions
additional details

Complaint #201302680, April 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 8 days
APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial, June 2015
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days
additional details

Complaint #201208286, June 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #201104459, April 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #201104126, March 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #201101138, January 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #200717883, November 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: Instructions
additional details

Complaint #200712294, August 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #200615265, November 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #200512649, October 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #200308371, October 2003
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous
additional details

Complaint #200200145, January 2002
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #202005246, July 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) White Female, 45-49 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card White Female, 45-49 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Discourtesy: Word White Female, 45-49 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 10 days)
additional details
Complaint #201902204, November 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Female, 57 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201408481, August 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 29 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 29 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Female, 26 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 15 days
APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: Forfeit vacation 6 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial, July 2016
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 2 days
additional details
Complaint #201404603, May 2014
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #201404234, April 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 44 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 44 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 44 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201304504, May 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 46 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 46 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 46 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 46 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 46 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Instructions
additional details
Complaint #201302680, April 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 28 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 30 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 28 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 8 days
APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial, June 2015
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days
additional details
Complaint #201208286, June 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 28 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201104459, April 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Pepper spray Male Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Male Complainant Uncooperative
Offensive Language: Race Male Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201104126, March 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 46 Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #201101138, January 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 26 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #200717883, November 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 32 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 45 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 45 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 45 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: Instructions
additional details
Complaint #200712294, August 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 45 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 45 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Black Male, 45 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200615265, November 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 19 Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #200512649, October 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 42 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #200308371, October 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Hispanic Male, 41 Miscellaneous
additional details
Complaint #200200145, January 2002
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Black Male, 30 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 30 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 30 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Black Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2022-24817
Closed: 7/11/2022
Case Details:
  1. Failed to prepare required reports.
Recommendation: Other

Case: 2022-24816
Closed: 6/25/2022
Case Details:
  1. Violated patrol rules.
  2. Wrongfully searched an individual know to the Department. wrongful search of a person's property.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (10 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B

Case: 2015-13782
Employment History Summary
Closed: 11/16/2015
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Seached a vehicle without sufficient legal authority.
  2. Guilty: Frisked a person known to the Department without sufficient legal authority.
  3. Guilty: Seached a person known to the Department without sufficient legal authority.
Penalty: Training, vacation days (2 days)

Case: 2014-12398
Employment History Summary
Closed: 10/16/2014
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: On duty, abused his authority as a member of the New York City Police Department, in that he frisked a person known to the Department without sufficient legal authority.
  2. Guilty: On duty, abused his authority as a member of the New York City Police Department, in that he searched a person known to the Department without sufficient legal authority.
Penalty: Vacation days (3 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 16 known lawsuits, $312,500 total settlements.

Rivera, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 815899/2023E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 21, 2023

Toledo, Cristian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 812464/2023E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 17, 2023

Stradford, Stephanie vs Det. Woods, Thomas, et al.
Case # 023040/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 17, 2017

Lewis, Reginald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04710, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 13, 2017
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was seated on a bench when he was approached by the defendants and arrested. They transported him to the 40th precinct where he was charged with unspecified crimes related to drugs. He was later dismissed of all charges.

Owens, Daquan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021256/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 17, 2017, ended May 1, 2019
$100,000 Settlement

Sanchez, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302389/2016, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 22, 2016, ended March 7, 2017
$65,000 Settlement

Toro, Delmar, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303989/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 25, 2014

Osborne, Dwayne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306869/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 14, 2014, ended December 8, 2015
$7,500 Settlement
Summons/Complaint, Stipulation

Harper, Ethel Y. as Proposed Adm of The Estate of Muniz, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306401/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 4, 2013

Hernandez, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306361/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 29, 2013, ended September 29, 2014
$22,500 Settlement

Betancourt, Juan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306289/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 25, 2013, ended June 12, 2014
$40,000 Settlement

Ramos, Luis vs Detective Wood, Thomas, et al.
Case # 13CV06142, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 3, 2013, ended April 4, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 2, 2013, Plaintiff Luis Ramos was operating a motor vehicle in the vicinity of Webster Ave and Bedford in the Bronx. Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiffs vehicle without probable cause or suspicion to believe any crime or offense had taken place. Plaintiff was handcuffed and falsely arrested and placed into a van without a seatbelt. During the next 4 hours, Plaintiff was careened around and suffered injury in the van. Plaintiff was denied medical treatment even after he requested. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct where he was subject to unlawful search, no contraband was found. Defendant officers falsely informed DA office that they had observed Plaintiff selling controlled substances. Plaintiff...

Williams, Raul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV0592, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 21, 2013, ended January 28, 2015
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint

Diaz, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020813/2013E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 7, 2013, ended January 20, 2015
$10,000 Settlement

Melendez v. Anderson et al
Case # 020012/2019, Supreme Court - Bronx
Summons

Williams v. City Of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05902, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$22,500 Settlement

Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 7/18/2016
NYPD Trial Decision 6/22/2015