Thomas R. Mcdermott

Lieutenant at Uniformed Promotions Training Unit
Also served at 107th Precinct
Service started January 2014, made $168,000 last year, Tax #956076
White Male

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Other
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2023-29153
Closed: 12/12/2023
Case: 2023-28119
Closed: 3/29/2023

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$9,001   Cardwood, Armani vs The City of Ny, et al., 2024 EDNY EDNY 24CV02382
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Complaints

4 Complaints
9 Allegations
2 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
3 Complainant Unavailable
1 Unfounded
2 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202402024, February 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #202302927, December 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202106508, October 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202104552, July 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Complainant: Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
Complainant: Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202402024, February 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 40-44 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #202302927, December 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Male, 30-34 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Action Black Male, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202106508, October 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Female, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Female, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202104552, July 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Male, 55-59 Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital Male, 55-59 Complainant Unavailable
Offensive Language: Other Male, 55-59 Complainant Unavailable
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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.
'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.


Discipline

Case: 2023-29153
Closed: 12/12/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to notify the radio dispatcher about a vehicle pursuit.
  2. Improper vehicle pursuit.
Penalty: C - Command Discipline, vacation days (8 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B

Case: 2023-28119
Closed: 3/29/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongful detainment.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $9,001 total settlements.

Cardwood, Armani vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV02382, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 11, 2024, ended August 30, 2024
$9,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 30, 2022, Plaintiff, Armani Cardwood, was unlawfully pulled over around 9:00 p.m. on Hillside Avenue by Police Officer Adam A Arce, Shield 21576 and officers of the 107th Precinct for failing to have a proper rear license plate applied to the vehicle. The officers seized an incorrect claim that Mr. Cardwood was not licensed to drive, and then claimed Mr. Cardwood possessed a weapon, which was dismissed by the Queens County District Attorney's Office. As visible and audible on video one or more of the officers told Mr. Cardwood that he was being arrested because he would not shut the fuck up and was trying to be a street lawyer. After spending 24 hours incarcerated, Mr. Cardwood was charged with resi...

Morgan, Glenn vs Runway Towing Corp., et al.
Case # 514580/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, March 28, 2019, ended November 13, 2023
Zero Disposition