Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Luis H. Diaz
Badge #1001,
Hispanic Male
Also served at
Patrol Borough Manhattan South Task Force
Service
started September 2000, ended January 2025,
Tax #926766
Lawsuit Settlements:
$20,000 Simmones, Leo vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 819107/2022E
$42,500 Chaneco, Chantal, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2018 NYCSC NYCSC 156895/2018
$15,000 Schwartz, Hara vs City of New York, et al., 2011 SDNY SDNY 11CV08314
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$20,000 Simmones, Leo vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 819107/2022E
$42,500 Chaneco, Chantal, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2018 NYCSC NYCSC 156895/2018
$15,000 Schwartz, Hara vs City of New York, et al., 2011 SDNY SDNY 11CV08314
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Complaints
4
Complaints
9
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Closed - Pending Litigation
2
Complaint Withdrawn
1
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
1
Unsubstantiated
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202302036,
March 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Questioned immigration status |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Immigration Status) |
| Complainant: | Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
Complaint #202000794,
January 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
Complaint #201709663,
November 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
Complaint #200903175,
February 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202302036, March 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Questioned immigration status | Hispanic Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Immigration Status) | Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Hispanic Male, 40-44 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Hispanic Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202000794, January 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Female, 49 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201709663, November 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Female, 27 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Female, 27 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200903175, February 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 23 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 23 | 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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $77,500 total settlements.Simmones, Leo vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 819107/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 27, 2022, ended May 24, 2024
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 12, 2022, P.O. RICE and DIAZ stopped the Plaintiff's friend’s driving car while the Plaintiff was a passenger in the vehicle's front passenger seat. Both parties were wearing seatbelts, and Plaintiff’s friend was driving the car in compliance with all vehicle and traffic laws. Nevertheless, P.O. RICE and DIAZ stopped and asked for the Plaintiff's friend’s driver's license. P.O. RICE and DIAZ told them that the license was suspended. The plaintiff had no idea about the suspension of the driver's license. P.O. RICE and DIAZ asked the Plaintiff to step out of the vehicle and search for the Plaintiff. Without finding any contraband, P.O. RICE and DIAZ retrieved Plaintiff’s personal belongings with his ba...
Chaneco, Chantal, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156895/2018, Supreme Court - New York, November 21, 2018, ended September 1, 2020
$42,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 26, 2017, Police Officer Luis Diaz and Javier Lopez arrested Plaintiff. Defendants allege that Plaintiff was resisting arrest. There is no indication why the Defendants sought to arrest Plaintiff in the first place. Plaintiff was falsely imprisoned and subject to excessive force. Plaintiff suffered extreme pain and suffering. Plaintiff was assaulted by Defendants when she was handcuffed, picked up, and thrown forcefully to the ground.
Schwartz, Hara vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV08314, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 28, 2011, ended June 6, 2014
$15,000 Settlement