Anthony J. Cosenza
Badge #4442,
White Male
Sergeant at 71st Precinct since April 2026
Also served at
Narcotics Borough Brooklyn South,
63rd Precinct Detective Squad,
63rd Precinct,
120th Precinct
Service
started January 2016,
made $180,000 last year,
Tax #960394
Complaints
6
Complaints
10
Allegations
0
Substantiated
1
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Complaint Withdrawn
1
Unable to Determine
1
Unfounded
6
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202409444,
September 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202407292,
July 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202406780,
July 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202311631,
November 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #202304558,
May 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
Complaint #201806627,
August 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Complaint #202409444, September 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 21-24 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202407292, July 2024 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain | Black Male, 30-34 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 30-34 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202406780, July 2024 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 35-39 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Black Male, 35-39 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 35-39 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202311631, November 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202304558, May 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 25-29 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201806627, August 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 25 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2022-26770
Closed: 1/18/2023
Case Details:
- Pleaded Guilty: Possession of a forged instrument.
- Pleaded Guilty: Submission of a forged document.
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), restitution ($500), vacation days (60 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits.Tucker, Malik vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 150697/2024, Supreme Court - Richmond, April 5, 2024
Complaint
Description: On July 04, 2023, around 1:00 A.M., in the vicinity of Clove Road and Narrows Road South, Richmond, New York, Plaintiff was illegally stopped, searched, and arrested. Plaintiff was caused to suffer emotional distress and physical abuse. Plaintiff was targeted because of his race and a quota for arrests.
Small, Antonio vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 520726/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, August 11, 2022
Complaint
Description: On July 20, 2019, Plaintiff was unlawfully stopped, frisked, and searched by NYPD Officers, including Officers John Brennan, Anthony Cosenza, and Peter Behan after Plaintiff heard gunshots. Although the Officers did not recover any illegal drugs, weapons, or contraband in their search, they handcuffed Plaintiff and transported Plaintiff against his will to the precinct. At the precinct, Plaintiff informed the Officers that he did not know the source of the gunshots. Nevertheless, the Officers detained Plaintiff first at the precinct and then at Central Booking until Plaintiff was released at 11:00 pm on July 21, 2019 without being charged after DA's Office determined that there was not enough evidence to establ...