Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Stephen J. Picca
Badge #7256,
White Male
Police Officer at Public Safety Answering Center I Security since August 2026
Also served at
Counterterrorism Division,
Patrol Borough Staten Island Community Response Team,
120th Precinct
Service
started July 2011,
made $166,000 last year,
Tax #951056
Lawsuit Settlements:
$1,509 Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company A/s/o Kianes, Genell vs Picca, Stephen J., et al., 2020 002922/2020
$80,000 Williams, Andre vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV04368
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$1,509 Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company A/s/o Kianes, Genell vs Picca, Stephen J., et al., 2020 002922/2020
$80,000 Williams, Andre vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV04368
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Complaints
5
Complaints
9
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2
Exonerated
1
Unable to Determine
3
Unsubstantiated
1
Victim Unidentified
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202307817,
August 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) |
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| Complainant: | White Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
Complaint #201801973,
March 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Victim Unidentified |
Complaint #201704178,
May 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201304379,
May 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201302727,
April 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Race |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202307817, August 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) | Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | White Female, 25-29 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201801973, March 2018 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint | Victim Unidentified | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201704178, May 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 42 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201304379, May 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 35 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201302727, April 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Offensive Language: Race | Black Male, 31 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 31 | Unsubstantiated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 31 | Unsubstantiated |
| 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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $81,509 total settlements.Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company A/s/o Kianes, Genell vs Picca, Stephen J., et al.
Case # 002922/2020, Civil Court - Richmond, September 24, 2020, ended April 9, 2021
$1,509 Settlement
Williams, Andre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04368, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 23, 2014, ended September 22, 2015
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 18, 2013, Plaintiff was an apartment on Gordon Street in Staten Island, NY, when Plaintiff was stopped by defendant officers and demanded identification. Plaintiff provided his identification to the officers. Plaintiff was ordered to place his hands against the wall. Without justification, of the officers kicked Plaintiff in the knee with excessive force. Plaintiff was thrown to the floor and punched by the officers around his body. He suffered numerous physical injuries to his body. While handcuffed, Plaintiff was sprayed in the eyes with a chemical spray. Though not having committed any crime that day, Plaintiff was arrested on 3 charges.