Frank N. Vetere

Frank N. Vetere

Frank N. Vetere
Badge #25777, White Male
Police Officer at Brooklyn North Auto Larceny Unit since June 2026
Also served at Bn Su Alu, 90th Precinct
Service started January 2020, made $95,500 last year, Tax #969417

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Discourtesy: Word

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2023-29270
Closed: 11/1/2023

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Complaints

5 Complaints
11 Allegations
3 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Unfounded
5 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202405883, May 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #202404974, May 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: NYPD Departure Letter
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Complaint #202310532, November 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Chinese Female, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Obstructed Shield Number
Complainant: Female, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202300307, January 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202203843, June 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202405883, May 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Male, 35-39 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Male, 35-39 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #202404974, May 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Black Female Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: NYPD Departure Letter
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Complaint #202310532, November 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Chinese Female, 60-64 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Obstructed Shield Number Female, 60-64 Unfounded
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Complaint #202300307, January 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 35-39 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202203843, June 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

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: 2023-29270
Closed: 11/1/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongful threat of force.
Recommendation: No disciplinary action


Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits.

Harrell, Lawrence vs City of New York et al.
Case # 500006/2026, Supreme Court - Kings, February 25, 2026

Lema-Paguay, Christian vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV04714, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 28, 2025

Bishop, Johnathan J. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 536845/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, January 9, 2024
Complaint
Description: On January 8, 2023, Defendant Police Officers Jaray Green, Cecely A. Beniquez, Charles Bruno, Jacques Camille, Dan Delrosario, Sean Doherty, Lenny Estevez, Vanesso Joseph, Peter Moulas, Manuel Munoz, Luis Negron, MD Parvez, Brian Pfennig, Vincent Realmuto, Frank Vetere, and Defendant Lieutenant Scott D. Newcamp committed assault and battery on Plaintiff and arrested Plaintiff without probable cause.