Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Joseph W. Carlsen
Lieutenant at Transit Bureau District 34 since February 2025
Also served at
Strategic Response Group 5 Staten Island,
7th Precinct,
Uniformed Promotions Training Unit,
9th Precinct,
Strategic Response Group 1 Manhattan
Service
started January 2012,
made $192,000 last year,
Tax #951586
White Male
Lawsuit Settlements:
$405,000 Morales, Zuleyka, et Al vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 SDNY SDNY 21CV07332
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$405,000 Morales, Zuleyka, et Al vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 SDNY SDNY 21CV07332
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Complaints
5
Complaints
9
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2
Complainant Unavailable
2
Exonerated
2
Unfounded
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202106074,
October 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Command Discipline - B |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days) |
Complaint #202106129,
June 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201902199,
March 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #201900108,
January 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 47 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201309805,
October 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | White Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202106074, October 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Hispanic Male, 21-24 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Hispanic Male, 21-24 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint | Hispanic Male, 21-24 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B | ||
| Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days) | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202106129, June 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201902199, March 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Male | Complainant Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Male | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201900108, January 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Hispanic Female, 47 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201309805, October 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | White Male, 35 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | White Male, 35 | 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.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2022-27696
Closed: 4/10/2023
Case Details:
- Failed to prepare required reports.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Lawsuits
Morales, Zuleyka, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 21CV07332, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 7, 2021, ended November 29, 2023
$405,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2020, the Plaintiffs were falsely arrested after participating in a peaceful BLM protest. The plaintiffs were detained for eight hours, required medical treatment, and released with summons which were later on found to be legally deficient. Plaintiffs no longer had to appear in court.