Christopher J. Torturo

Christopher J. Torturo

Christopher J. Torturo
Badge #2377, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 26th Precinct since October 2016
Service started July 2007, made $154,000 last year, Tax #945065

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2015-14878
Closed: 12/14/2015

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Complaints

3 Complaints
4 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202410240, October 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201809265, November 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201305588, June 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202410240, October 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 40-44 Within NYPD Guidelines
additional details
Complaint #201809265, November 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Male, 29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201305588, June 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 19 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Black Male, 19 Complainant Uncooperative
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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.

Further details on conclusions.


Discipline

Case: 2015-14878
Closed: 12/14/2015
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: While off-duty, after being involved in a police incident, failed and neglected to immediately notify the operations unit, as required.
  2. Guilty: While off-duty, operated a motor vehicle while his ability was impaired by an intoxicant.
  3. Guilty: While off-duty, refused to submit to a breathalyzer test.
  4. Guilty: While off-duty, wrongfully consumed an intoxicant to the extent that said Police Officer was unfit for duty.
  5. Guilty: While off-duty, wrongfully operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
Penalty: Counseling, dismissal probation (12 months), ordered breath testing, pre-trial suspension days (31 days), vacation days (15 days)


Lawsuits

Moore, Ali vs City of Ny , et al.
Case # 22CV10957, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 9, 2023, ended April 30, 2026
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about October 1, 2021, Plaintiff was present at his then residence when NYCHA contacted 911 emergency services. When PO and FD officers (their identities were unknown at the time the complaint was filed) arrived, Plaintiff was outside the apartment building in which he resided. At the time the officers came into contact with Plaintiff, he was not a threat to himself or anyone else. The officers approached Plaintiff aggressively, encircled him, and handcuffed him. The manner in which the officers sought to take custody of Plaintiff was unnecessary. The officers had no basis to seize Plaintiff and lacked probable cause. Once Plaintiff was in custody, the officers transported him to the hospital. Once at the...