Ralph J. Cilento

Former Lieutenant Commander Detective at 45th Precinct Detective Squad
Service started August 1993, ended May 2021, Tax #903617
White Male

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2020-21620
Closed: 2/28/2020

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Complaints

7 Complaints
18 Allegations
4 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (No Recommendations)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
6 Exonerated
7 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201001700, January 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200607638, June 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Female, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Female, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Female, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200603673, March 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200509959, August 2005
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (No Recommendations)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (No Recommendations)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (No Recommendations)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200508839, August 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 75
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 75
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200306754, August 2003
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Black Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9900363, July 1998
Allegation: Force: Dragged/Pulled
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201001700, January 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Female Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200607638, June 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Female, 17 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Female, 17 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Female, 17 Exonerated
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Complaint #200603673, March 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 21 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200509959, August 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 36 Substantiated (No Recommendations)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 36 Substantiated (No Recommendations)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 36 Substantiated (No Recommendations)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200508839, August 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 75 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 75 Exonerated
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Complaint #200306754, August 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Black Male, 48 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 48 Exonerated
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Complaint #9900363, July 1998
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Dragged/Pulled Exonerated
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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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2020-21620
Closed: 2/28/2020
Case Details:
  1. Nolo Contendre: Made inappropriate comments.
Penalty: Vacation days (30 days)