Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Ruben Rivera
Badge #2365,
Hispanic Male
Police Officer at Critical Response Command since March 2026
Also served at
Auto Crime
Service
started July 2013,
made $163,000 last year,
Tax #955386
Lawsuit Settlements:
$75,000 Taylor, Aubura Lionel vs City of New York, et al., 2019 KCSC KCSC 517639/2019
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$75,000 Taylor, Aubura Lionel vs City of New York, et al., 2019 KCSC KCSC 517639/2019
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Complaints
1
Complaint
2
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Unable to Determine
Complaint #202311730,
November 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
| Complaint #202311730, November 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 45-49 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 45-49 | Unable to Determine |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Taylor, Aubura Lionel vs City of New York, et al.Case # 517639/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, August 28, 2019, ended September 12, 2023
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 1st, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully attending a New Year's Eve celebration and was standing outside the premises when he was approaches by PO "John Doe" of the NYPD. Plaintiff was seized by PO "John Doe" and pushed to the ground, causing the fracturing of his rib. Plaintiff was arrested, handcuffed and transported to the 77th Precinct where he was processed. He was then transported to King's County Central Booking. PO "John Doe" falsely and maliciously instigated the commencement of criminal proceedings against Plaintiff. On January 2nd, Plaintiff was taken to court and then released on his own recognizance. He was then taken to Brooklyn Hospital where he was diagnosed with a fractured rib. Al...