David Capato

Badge #1144, White Male
Former Sergeant at Criminal Intelligence Section
Also served at 43rd Precinct, 28th Precinct
Service started November 1992, ended August 2011, Tax #902706

Lawsuit settlements:
$150,000   White v. City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 09CV06263
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Complaints

4 Complaints
9 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complaint Withdrawn
4 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated
1 Victim Unidentified

Complaint #200700049, December 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Victim Unidentified
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Complaint #200404968, May 2004
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200008588, November 2000
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200002621, April 2000
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200700049, December 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Female Exonerated
Force: Nonlethal restraining device Victim Unidentified
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Complaint #200404968, May 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 46 Exonerated
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 46 Exonerated
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 46 Exonerated
Force: Vehicle Black Male, 46 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200008588, November 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200002621, April 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 23 Complaint Withdrawn
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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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Lawsuits

White v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV06263, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$150,000 Settlement
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