Joseph W. Cope

Badge #626, White Male
Detective Grade 3 at Force Investigation Division since February 2022, active
Also served at Detective Bureau Grand Larceny Division, Patrol Borough Manhattan North AC
Service started January 2005, made $164,000 last year, Tax #936385

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2017-16883
Closed: 1/12/2017

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Complaints

2 Complaints
3 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200916163, October 2009
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200809065, June 2008
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200916163, October 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 43 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200809065, June 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 37 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 37 Exonerated
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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.
'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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Discipline

Case: 2017-16883
Closed: 1/12/2017
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: While on duty, failed to properly handle his firearm while disassembling it resulting in an accidental discharge
Penalty: Vacation days (15 days)


Lawsuits

Dominguez, Mia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 007714-2018, Civil Court - New York, April 11, 2018, ended July 16, 2020
Zero Disposition