Cristobel Berkel

Badge #4355, Hispanic Male
Also served at 78th Precinct
Service started October 1990, ended October 2010, Tax #913606

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Abuse of Authority: Other

Complaints

12 Complaints
14 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Complaint Withdrawn
9 Exonerated
1 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201011873, August 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: White Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201006502, May 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
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Complaint #201004109, March 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200917123, November 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200814590, October 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200716725, November 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200708278, June 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200702610, February 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200605807, April 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200409476, September 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200305651, July 2003
Allegation: Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone
Complainant: White Male, 55
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200107969, December 2001
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #201011873, August 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched White Male, 34 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201006502, May 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Hispanic Male, 28 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
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Complaint #201004109, March 2010
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #200917123, November 2009
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #200814590, October 2008
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #200716725, November 2007
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #200708278, June 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 28 Exonerated
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Complaint #200702610, February 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 24 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200605807, April 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Hispanic Male, 32 Exonerated
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Complaint #200409476, September 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 26 Exonerated
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Complaint #200305651, July 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone White Male, 55 Exonerated
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Complaint #200107969, December 2001
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Black Male, 37 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Male, 37 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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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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