Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Force: Restricted Breathing
Force: Physical force
Force: Restricted Breathing
Matthew C. Bruno
Badge #302,
White Male
Sergeant at Uniformed Promotions Training Unit
Also served at
102nd Precinct
Service
started October 2015,
made $150,000 last year,
Tax #959517
Complaints
2
Complaints
4
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1
Closed - Pending Litigation
1
Exonerated
Complaint #202401091,
January 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
Complaint #202103794,
June 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Allegation: | Force: Restricted Breathing |
| Complainant: | Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Not guilty |
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 20 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, October 5, 2026 |
| Complaint #202401091, January 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202103794, June 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Male, 35-39 | Exonerated |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 35-39 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Force: Restricted Breathing | Male, 35-39 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty | ||
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 20 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, October 5, 2026 | ||
| 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.
Further details on conclusions.