Cory S. Benowitz

Badge #1196, White Male
Former Sergeant at Facilities Management Division
Also served at Transit Bureau District 20, 43rd Precinct
Service started July 2002, ended June 2022, Tax #929706

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Nonlethal restraining device


Complaints

4 Complaints
6 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Complaint Withdrawn
1 Exonerated

Complaint #200917210, October 2009
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Female, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200904078, March 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Black Female, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200804346, January 2008
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty: Vacation: 5 days
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Complaint #200706171, April 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200917210, October 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Female, 23 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 23 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200904078, March 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Black Female, 45 Exonerated
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Complaint #200804346, January 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nonlethal restraining device Black Male, 39 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty: Vacation: 5 days
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Complaint #200706171, April 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Male Complaint Withdrawn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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

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Discipline

Case: 2009-1137
Document
Opened: 7/6/2009
Closed: 1/17/2012
Case Details:
  1. Dismissed: Wrongfully directed other members of the service to release a prisoner who was lawfully apprehended
  2. Nolo Contender: Wrongfully used a taser on an individual known to the Department without assessing the appropriateness of using such device
Penalty: Forfeiture of five (5) vacation days