John Sosa

Badge #2642, Hispanic Male, 43
Police Officer at 40th Precinct since October 2021
Also served at 88th Precinct
Service started July 2016, made $159,000 last year, Tax #962115

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint

Complaints

4 Complaints
5 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1 Exonerated
1 Unable to Determine
1 Unfounded

Complaint #202410255, October 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202304930, May 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201902852, April 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: White Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201807881, August 2018
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202410255, October 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male, 35-39 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 35-39 Unable to Determine
Penalty: Formalized Training
additional details
Complaint #202304930, May 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Black Male, 40-44 Unfounded
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Complaint #201902852, April 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint White Female, 35 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201807881, August 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Female, 37 Exonerated
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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.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Sheppard, Jannil Christon-Scorpi vs Lt. Leuze, Stephen, et al.
Case # 21CV02075, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 27, 2021, ended July 30, 2024
Zero Disposition

Other Documents