Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Joseph J. Tang
Badge #1137,
Asian Male
Service
started October 2017,
made $82,100 last year,
Tax #964796
Lawsuit settlements:
$1,500 Palma, Nina vs City of New York, et al., 2021 EDNY EDNY 21CV06872
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$1,500 Palma, Nina vs City of New York, et al., 2021 EDNY EDNY 21CV06872
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Complaints
1
Complaint
3
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2
Exonerated
Complaint #201909948,
November 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201909948, November 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Male | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Male | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Male | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Discipline
Case: 2021-24221
Closed: 1/15/2022
Case Details:
- Wrongful threat of force. wrongfully unholstered/displayed a taser.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Lawsuits
Palma, Nina vs City of New York, et al.Case # 21CV06872, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 13, 2021, ended September 14, 2023
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 9, 2020, at about 4:30 p.m., Plaintiff was lawfully present inside her residence at 128 Lake Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11223. At said time and place, Defendant NYPD Police Officers JOHN and JANE DOE 1 through 10 responded to an incident at same. Plaintiff was not in any way involved in the incident to which said Defendants were responding. The defendant officers did not question or otherwise interact with Plaintiff regarding said incident. The defendant officers entered Plaintiff’s residence through the front door. At the time, Plaintiff was seated in a chair in the same room where said Defendants entered (i.e., the room with the front door). Without cause or reason, the defendant officers, told Pl...