Robert J. Semioli

Robert J. Semioli

Robert J. Semioli
Badge #3619, Hispanic Male
Detective Grade 3 at Criminal Intelligence Section since August 2024
Service started July 2017, made $181,000 last year, Tax #964286

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search (2)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-26906
Closed: 10/18/2023
Case: 2022-25834
Closed: 8/8/2022
Case: 2 Allegations

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Complaints

8 Complaints
17 Allegations
7 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
6 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Complaint Withdrawn
2 Exonerated
3 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated
3 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202404588, May 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 1 day)
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Complaint #202400412, November 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
additional details

Complaint #202206281, September 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202107182, November 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202102984, May 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, July 12, 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days / Command Discipline A
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
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Complaint #202007649, November 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
additional details

Complaint #201902279, March 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201901362, February 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Female, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
additional details

Complaint #202404588, May 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 25-29 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 1 day)
additional details
Complaint #202400412, November 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202206281, September 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Black Male, 25-29 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Male, 25-29 Unfounded
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #202107182, November 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 35-39 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #202102984, May 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Male, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Male, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, July 12, 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days / Command Discipline A
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
additional details
Complaint #202007649, November 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
additional details
Complaint #201902279, March 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 20 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201901362, February 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Female, 39 Complaint Withdrawn
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.


Discipline

Case: 2022-26906
Closed: 10/18/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
  2. Failed to timely activate body worn camera.
Recommendation: Other

Case: 2022-25834
Closed: 8/8/2022
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully frisked an individual known to the Department.
  2. Wrongfully searched a vehicle.
  3. Wrongfully searched an individual known to the Department.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B

Case Details:
  1. Wrongful entry of a premises.
  2. Wrongful search of a premises.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications


Lawsuits

Saka, Haneef O. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 150804/2025, Supreme Court - Richmond, June 3, 2025

Other Documents