Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
James M. Whitlock
Deputy Inspector at 28th Precinct since June 2024
Also served at
Detective Borough Bronx,
Detective Bureau,
Organized Crime Investigation Division,
47th Precinct,
Patrol Borough Bronx AC,
23rd Precinct
Service
started July 2003,
made $193,000 last year,
Tax #932226
Black Male, 52
Lawsuit Settlements:
$18,000 Mahadi, Sideem vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV07337
$31,500 Mercedes et al v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 11CV07717
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$18,000 Mahadi, Sideem vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV07337
$31,500 Mercedes et al v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 11CV07717
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Complaints
11
Complaints
21
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
3
Complainant Uncooperative
2
Exonerated
7
Unfounded
5
Unsubstantiated
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202406989,
June 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White, 50-54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #200918188,
November 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #200902116,
February 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #200808304,
May 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 16 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 16 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 16 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 47 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200806807,
May 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #200803003,
February 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 36 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 36 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200610299,
August 2006
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Penalty: | Instructions |
Complaint #200603013,
March 2006
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200502071,
February 2005
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200410514,
October 2004
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Vehicle |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #200405641,
June 2004
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Complaint #202406989, June 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | White, 50-54 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200918188, November 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Hispanic Male, 22 | Unfounded |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 22 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200902116, February 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 21 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 21 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200808304, May 2008 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 16 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn | Unfounded | |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Black Male, 16 | Unfounded |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 16 | Unfounded |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 47 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200806807, May 2008 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 27 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200803003, February 2008 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 36 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Hispanic Male, 36 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200610299, August 2006 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Hispanic Male, 23 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Hispanic Male | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Penalty: Instructions | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200603013, March 2006 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 27 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 27 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200502071, February 2005 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 17 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200410514, October 2004 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 24 | Unfounded |
| Force: Vehicle | Black Male, 24 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200405641, June 2004 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 23 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
'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.
Lawsuits
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $49,500 total settlements.Harrington, Jennifer Lynn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 26CV02919, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 17, 2026
Mahadi, Sideem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07337, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 24, 2013, ended May 29, 2014
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 16, 2012, plaintiff was lawfully driving a vehicle at E. 59 St and 3rd Ave, Manhattan, NY, with three other people in the vehicle. Plaintiff observed a second vehicle being pulled over by a plainclothes officer. Defendant Henley emerged from an unmarked police car and directed plaintiff to pull over. Plaintiff complied. Plaintiff and his passengers were removed from the vehicle and searched. Plaintiff handed Whitlock his wallet, which was examined and pocketed. In the wallet were his student ID card, bank card, and CUNY debit card. No contraband was found on Plaintiff or in his vehicle. Defendants arrested plaintiff and his passengers, and tightly handcuffed and transported them to a local area poli...
Moore, Kenneth vs Seargeant Whelan, et al.
Case # 12CV02137, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 22, 2012, ended July 8, 2013
Zero Disposition
Mercedes et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV07717, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$31,500 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint