Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (2)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (2)
Stephen M. Santoro
Badge #2706,
White Male
Also served at
45th Precinct
Service
started January 2015, ended June 2025,
Tax #958055
Complaints
2
Complaints
7
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2
Complainant Unavailable
1
Exonerated
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202304078,
April 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #201709313,
November 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202304078, April 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | Black Male, 18-20 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 18-20 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201709313, November 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Asian Male, 23 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Asian Male, 19 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Asian Male, 24 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Asian Male, 19 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Asian Male, 24 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| 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.