Derrick A. Wright

Badge #20447, Black Male
Former Police Officer at 46th Precinct
Service started April 2023, ended September 2025, Tax #976915

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera

Lawsuit Settlements:
$30,000   Paulino, Brando vs City of Ny, et al., 2024 BCSC BCSC 808398/2024E
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Complaints

4 Complaints
7 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2 Complainant Unavailable
4 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202500785, January 2025
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202406225, June 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
Complainant: Hispanic Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202402257, February 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202401221, February 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202500785, January 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202406225, June 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Hispanic Female Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Female Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202402257, February 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202401221, February 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.

Guzman, Winston vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV08908, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 28, 2025

Torres, Jason vs Po Wright, Derrick, et al.
Case # 821966/2025E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 22, 2025

Paulino, Brando vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 808398/2024E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 22, 2024, ended January 29, 2025
$30,000 Settlement