Richard C. Podlovits

Badge #3293, White Male
Detective Grade 3 at Gun Violence Suppression Division Zone 02 since May 2021, active
Also served at 52nd Precinct
Service started January 2015, made $157,000 last year, Tax #957965

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (2)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-26219
Closed: 1/16/2023
Case: 2020-22611
Closed: 8/15/2022

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Lawsuit settlements:
$77,500   Torres, Jesus, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2021 BCSC BCSC 800583/2021E
$8,500   Moore, Noel vs City of New York, et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 030234/2020E
$10,000   Padilla, Francisco vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 030923/2018E
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Complaints

6 Complaints
24 Allegations
4 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
3 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
2 Complainant Uncooperative
3 Complaint Withdrawn
5 Exonerated
3 Unfounded
6 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202003654, May 2020
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Report
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Complaint #202003263, May 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201910753, December 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201901922, March 2019
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
APU Plea Penalty: Reprimand
APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Formalized Training, October 2023
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #201810180, December 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201708351, October 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202003654, May 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 15-17 Exonerated
Force: Gun Pointed Male, 45-49 Exonerated
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 60-64 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 15-17 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Report
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Complaint #202003263, May 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Male, 18-20 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Male, 21-24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Male, 21-24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Male, 21-24 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Male, 21-24 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201910753, December 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 27 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 27 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 27 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 27 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Black Male, 27 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 27 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 27 Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201901922, March 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 34 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Hispanic Female, 49 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
APU Plea Penalty: Reprimand
APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Formalized Training, October 2023
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
APU Quarterly Report summary
additional details
Complaint #201810180, December 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 16 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 16 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Male, 16 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201708351, October 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 26 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 26 Complainant Uncooperative
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2022-26219
Closed: 1/16/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to activate their body worn camera.
  2. Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
Recommendation: Other

Case: 2020-22611
Closed: 8/15/2022
Case Details:
  1. Failed to provide business card
  2. Improper frisk
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B


Lawsuits

Named in 6 known lawsuits, $96,000 total settlements.

Torres, Jesus, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 800583/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 14, 2021, ended December 9, 2021
$77,500 Settlement

Hesse, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 035849E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 30, 2020

Hesse, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 035849/2020, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 30, 2020

Moore, Noel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030234/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 14, 2020, ended March 2, 2021
$8,500 Settlement

Padilla, Francisco vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030923/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 25, 2018, ended October 31, 2019
$10,000 Settlement

Johnson, Stephanie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV09561, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 17, 2017, ended January 31, 2020
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On February 5, 2016, Plaintiff Johnson met with her psychiatrist. Her psychiatrist reported that Plaintiff Johnson was a danger to herself, and officer Defendants Pacheo, Gutierrez, and Podlovits responded to Plaintiff's residence. Plaintiff Johnson partially opened the door, told Officers that she didn't wish to leave her home. Officers forced open the door, tackled Plaintiff Johnson to the floor. Plaintiff Johnson was brought to a hospital to receive treatment to the facial lacerations she suffered, and was released after hospital professionals confirmed that Plaintiff was not a suicide risk.