Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Michael R. Szczecinski
Badge #5475,
White Male
Service
started January 2006, ended November 2024,
Tax #940784
Lawsuit Settlements:
$7,501 Bonneau, Jonas vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV04663
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$7,501 Bonneau, Jonas vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV04663
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Complaints
7
Complaints
13
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
3
Alleged Victim Unavailable
1
Complainant Unavailable
4
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
3
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202007273,
November 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 60 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #202002110,
February 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 65-69 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | White Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201704581,
May 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 40 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: | Instructions |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201700675,
January 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201301539,
January 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
| Complainant: | White Male, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | White Male, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #200917126,
October 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #200807091,
May 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202007273, November 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Male, 60 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202002110, February 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | White Male, 65-69 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | White Male, 40-44 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201704581, May 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint | White Male, 40 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: Instructions | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201700675, January 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint | Asian Male, 23 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201301539, January 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | White Male, 20 | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | White Male, 20 | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 20 | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200917126, October 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 17 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200807091, May 2008 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 28 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Female, 28 | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 28 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Black Female, 28 | Unfounded |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
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.
'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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $7,501 total settlements.Sherman, Joshua vs P.O. Costarella, Thomas, et al.
Case # 519719/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, January 13, 2020
Complaint
Description: On September 24, 2016, Plaintiff was assaulted by an unknown individual on a public street. NYPD Officer Thomas Costarella and Sergeant Michael Szczecinski responded to a 911 call reporting the assault; when they arrived at the scene, they advised Plaintiff to go to the hospital, but Plaintiff did not want to go. The officers then grabbed Plaintiff’s arm and slammed his head into the ground. The officers proceeded to question, frisk, search, and arrest Plaintiff, who was not resisting. Plaintiff was taken to the 61st Precinct against his will, where he was placed in a holding cell. After being examined by EMS at the precinct, Plaintiff was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries, where he was hand...
Bonneau, Jonas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04663, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 25, 2012, ended October 28, 2013
$7,501 Settlement