Thomas Skobla

Badge #21699, White Male
Former Police Officer at Warrant Section
Also served at 113th Precinct
Service started July 2007, ended July 2020, Tax #945316

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Discourtesy: Word

Complaints

3 Complaints
7 Allegations
3 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201709844, November 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Female, 62
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Female, 62
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201607604, August 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201411788, November 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, December 22, 2016
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201709844, November 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Female, 62 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Female, 62 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201607604, August 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 32 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201411788, November 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 51 Substantiated (Charges)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 51 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, December 22, 2016
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Morris, Peggy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01749, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 12, 2014, ended September 30, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On July 2011, Morris moved in with DS Clark and her husband Jason after DS Clark requested that Morris protect her and her family from ongoing threats of foreclosure eviction. Due to domestic difficulties and DS Clark’s mother’s refusal to babysit her 4 children, Morris became an in-house nanny and ended up developing a strong bond with their eldest and youngest children, Timiesha and Jayanna. Due to purported jealousy, DS Clark, on May 2013, prohibited the children from interacting with Morris. Thereafter, Jayanna would cry for Morris and escape their second floor apartment in an attempt to make her way to the attic. Fearing for her safety, on June 5, 2013, Morris filed an abuse complaint with the New York Cit...