Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Thomas J. Taverna
Badge #3956,
White Male, 34
Detective Grade 3 at Intelligence Operations and Analysis Section since February 2021
Service
started July 2013,
made $183,000 last year,
Tax #955566
Lawsuit Settlements:
$25,000 Mitchell-Cabreja, Patrice vs Tantillo, Phillip W., et al., 2023 EDNY EDNY 23CV03365
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$25,000 Mitchell-Cabreja, Patrice vs Tantillo, Phillip W., et al., 2023 EDNY EDNY 23CV03365
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Complaints
4
Complaints
6
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
1
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1
Complainant Unavailable
2
Exonerated
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202006422,
September 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201903672,
April 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions) |
| Penalty: | Instructions |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201708473,
October 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #201702925,
April 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Complaint #202006422, September 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Male, 35-39 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Male, 35-39 | Exonerated |
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| Complaint #201903672, April 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 24 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 24 | Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions) |
| Penalty: Instructions | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201708473, October 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Male, 30 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201702925, April 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 25 | 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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.Mitchell-Cabreja, Patrice vs Tantillo, Phillip W., et al.
Case # 23CV03365, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 5, 2023, ended March 5, 2025
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 15, 2020, plaintiff was idling in a new car in front of a fire hydrant in Brooklyn. She and her lone passenger were approached by defendant officers Tantillo, Taverna, and McCarthy. Tantillo approached plaintiff's window and demanded her license and registration. When asked why, Tantillo responded with a series of different 'causes' for the stop, each of which plaintiff responded to. Eventually, defendant Tantillo threatened the plaintiff with force if she did not leave her vehicle. When she attempted to call 911 for help, the defendants seized her phone, opened the car, and forcibly removed her by grabbing her wrists. They then tightly handcuffed plaintiff and transported her to a nearby precinct....
Adams, Derrick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508093/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, September 15, 2020
Complaint
Description: On October 1, 2017, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Mr. Adams was standing outside a friend's apartment in Brooklyn, New York, when police officers approached and arrested him for multiple charges, including criminal possession of a weapon and attempted assault. Mr. Adams denied the charges. The police alleged his involvement in a shooting but had no solid evidence, instead attempting to coerce a confession by falsely claiming to have an eyewitness and video surveillance. No gun residue or weapon was found on Mr. Adams, who had no knowledge of the incident. After spending a month in jail and losing his job, he attended court appearances over 1.5 years. On March 1, 2019, a jury acquitted Mr. Adams of all charges.
Harry v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05871, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: Defendant officer approached plaintiff after he had thrown something away, assaulted him, then charged him with littering and resisting arrest, which were ACD'd at arraignments.