Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word
Offensive Language: Other
Discourtesy: Word
Offensive Language: Other
Daniel C. Cosenza
Badge #5062,
White Male
Sergeant at Office Equal Employment Opportunity since March 2026
Also served at
10th Precinct,
Patrol Borough Brooklyn North,
62nd Precinct,
Patrol Borough Manhattan South,
Police Service Area 8
Service
started July 2011,
made $162,000 last year,
Tax #950237
Complaints
4
Complaints
9
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Substantiated (Charges)
2
Exonerated
4
Unfounded
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202410154,
October 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
| Complainant: | Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202001295,
February 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Other |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | White Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Dismissed |
| APU Plea Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 10 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Plea set aside, Without discipline, January 28, 2026 |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201509336,
October 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | White Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #201212286,
September 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 53 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 53 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202410154, October 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 30-34 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Male, 30-34 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202001295, February 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Offensive Language: Other | White Male, 25-29 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Discourtesy: Word | White Male, 25-29 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed | ||
| APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Without discipline, January 28, 2026 | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201509336, October 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | White Male, 29 | Unfounded |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 29 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS | Unfounded | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201212286, September 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 53 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 53 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| 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.
'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: 2022-25052
Closed: 9/21/2023
Case Details:
- Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
- Wrongfully used offensive language.
Recommendation: No disciplinary action