Juan A. Torres

Badge #13539, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at Medical Division
Also served at Manhattan Court Section, Firearms Suppression Section, Police Service Area 2, Police Service Area 9
Service started January 2008, ended February 2023, Tax #946335

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search


Lawsuit Settlements:
$130,000   Brisbon, Elijah vs City of New York, et al., 2018 QCSC QCSC 717364/2018
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Complaints

10 Complaints
17 Allegations
3 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
4 Closed - Pending Litigation
4 Complainant Uncooperative
3 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202001729, February 2020
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201809415, November 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201809823, October 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201803728, May 2018
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201800105, December 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201708594, October 2017
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201410441, September 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201407831, October 2013
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201303275, February 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 60
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200818063, December 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #202001729, February 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female, 33 Closed - Pending Litigation
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201809415, November 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 26 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 26 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 26 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201809823, October 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 26 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201803728, May 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 33 Closed - Pending Litigation
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201800105, December 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 21 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Closed - Pending Litigation
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201708594, October 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25 Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201410441, September 2014
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201407831, October 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 16 Exonerated
Force: Handcuffs too tight Black Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 16 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201303275, February 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 60 Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200818063, December 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 15 Complainant Uncooperative
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.
'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

Brisbon, Elijah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 717364/2018, Supreme Court - Queens, November 13, 2018, ended September 10, 2020
$130,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 28, 2017, Plaintiff Elijah Brisbon was leaving his NYCHA apartment building when he was detained by Defendants NYPD Officers Otneil Figueroa and an Unidentified Officer, who began to assault Plaintiff. Plaintiff was grabbed by the Officers and forced back into the lobby of his building. The officers attempted to search the Plaintiff, threw him into a wall and struck him in the face. They also threatened to use a taser on him. Plaintiff was then handcuffed and transported to a precinct. Defendant Officer Figueroa falsely accused Plaintiff of 2nd Deg. Assault, 3rd Deg. Assault, 4th Deg. Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 2nd Deg. Obstruction of a Governmental Administration, and Resisting Arrest. Plain...