Mark D. Ruppert

Badge #2675, White Male
Sergeant at Criminal Intelligence Section since March 2023, active
Also served at 30th Precinct, 33rd Precinct, Field Training Unit
Service started January 2013, made $156,000 last year, Tax #954305

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Gun Pointed
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Other
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment

Complaints

5 Complaints
11 Allegations
4 Substantiated
4 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
1 Unable to Determine
2 Unsubstantiated
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202400610, January 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #202205410, August 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Hispanic, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
additional details

Complaint #202003339, May 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #201708620, October 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
APU Case Status: Closed: Trial verdict reversed by PC, Final verdict Not Guilty, October 2021
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
APU Quarterly Report summary
additional details

Complaint #201702828, April 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Asian Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #202400610, January 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question Hispanic Male, 25-29 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #202205410, August 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Hispanic, 30-34 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
additional details
Complaint #202003339, May 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 35-39 Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #201708620, October 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 36 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Hispanic Male, 36 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 36 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Abuse of Authority: Other Hispanic Male, 36 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
APU Case Status: Closed: Trial verdict reversed by PC, Final verdict Not Guilty, October 2021
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
APU Quarterly Report summary
additional details
Complaint #201702828, April 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Asian Male, 26 Complainant Uncooperative
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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits.

Delacruz, Alexis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161143/2021, Supreme Court - New York, December 15, 2021

Dula, Bryant vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 804667/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 8, 2021

Dula, Bryant vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 453300/2021, Supreme Court - New York, April 8, 2021, ended October 3, 2023
Zero Disposition

Billings, Lamont, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152398/2021, Supreme Court - New York, March 10, 2021

Garcia, Juan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160166/2017, Supreme Court - New York, March 9, 2018, ended March 29, 2021
Administrative Closing

Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 10/14/2021
NYPD Trial Decision 10/14/2021