Paul J. Oconnor

Paul J. Oconnor

Paul J. Oconnor
Badge #2021, White Male, 44
Sergeant at Narcotics Borough Bronx since August 2020, active
Also served at 69th Precinct, Gang Squad Bronx, 45th Precinct
Service started July 2006, made $200,000 last year, Tax #942285

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Discourtesy: Action

Lawsuit settlements:
$87,500   Saavedra, Yajaira vs City of New York, et al., 2019 SDNY SDNY 19CV07491
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Complaints

8 Complaints
17 Allegations
6 Substantiated
5 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2 Closed - Pending Litigation
2 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Complaint Withdrawn
1 Exonerated
5 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201809252, November 2018
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201802167, March 2018
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Complainant: Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201709879, November 2017
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 61
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201700347, December 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201506307, July 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #201208014, April 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201016064, November 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: American Indian Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: American Indian Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: American Indian Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: American Indian Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: American Indian Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200713815, September 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Asian Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201809252, November 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 19 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201802167, March 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nonlethal restraining device Male, 42 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201709879, November 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 61 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201700347, December 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 38 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 38 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201506307, July 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 39 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Offensive Language: Race Hispanic Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 39 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question Hispanic Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #201208014, April 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 20 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201016064, November 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force American Indian Male, 22 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Discourtesy: Action American Indian Male, 22 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) American Indian Male, 22 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Abuse of Authority: Frisk American Indian Male, 22 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Abuse of Authority: Stop American Indian Male, 22 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200713815, September 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Asian Female, 50 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Saavedra, Yajaira vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV07491, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 16, 2019, ended November 5, 2021
$87,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 11, 2019, NYPD officers, including Detective Edgar Clases, Detective Donald Sehl, Sergeant Alberto Gonzalez, Detective Coty Green, Detective Nelson Nin, Detective Fred Dorch, and Sergeant Paul O’connor, were unlawfully conducting a narcotics surveillance operation in plaintiff's restaurant. Plaintiff protested the officers' presence and, in retaliation, the officers handcuffed her. Plaintiff was then arrested under the direction of Captain Steven Dixson and transported her to the 40th Precinct. After plaintiff was released from the precinct, officers retaliated against her by stationing an NYPD vehicle outside of her restaurant.