Joseph Failla

Badge #7156, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Special Fraud Squad
Service started August 1993, ended July 2013, Tax #903885

Complaints

3 Complaints
12 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
8 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200203130, May 2002
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Black Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #9901798, April 1999
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9700186, December 1996
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200203130, May 2002
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Black Male, 19 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Black Male, 14 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Unfounded
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Complaint #9901798, April 1999
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 28 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9700186, December 1996
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Saenz, Shirley Individually and as Mng of F.j.s.r., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506455/2016, Supreme Court - Kings, March 26, 2014
Complaint
Description: On or about June 16 Plaintiff was awarded temporary custody of child F.J.S-R. and the child's father was awarded weekly visitation. Thereafter Plaintiff reported to ACS the father was returning F.J.S-R. in poor health, sometimes with swelling to private areas. These instances were corroborated by hospital staff and the child's pediatrician, who suggested visits be suspended until an investigation was conducted. Plaintiff successfully obtained an order suspending the father's visitations and on or about June 15, 2010 went to the 72nd Precinct on her attorney's advice to report a possible molestation charge against the father. Lt. Jaime Ortiz directed the complaint to be filed with BCAC and refused to take a rep...

Saenz, Shirley as Png of Saenz-Richardson, Forrest, James et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV03160, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 20, 2011, ended September 19, 2014
Order/Judgment (Verdict)