Joseph A. Cunningham

Badge #18854, White Male

Former Police Officer at 43rd Precinct

Service started July 2022, ended April 2025, Tax #974810

Complaints

3 Complaints

5 Allegations

0 Substantiated

4 Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned

1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion:	Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Allegation:	Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Complainant:	Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion:	Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned

Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion:	Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion:	Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned

Complaint #202502087, February 2025
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force	Male, 35-39	Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Force: Nonlethal restraining device	Male, 35-39	Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
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Complaint #202408892, September 2024
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Male, 35-39	Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Male, 35-39	Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
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Complaint #202403206, March 2024
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn	Male, 21-24	Within NYPD Guidelines
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'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.

Makkawi, Mone, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV06321, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 9, 2025