Eric Soto

Badge #11866, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 20th Precinct since July 2006
Service started July 2005, made $172,000 last year, Tax #939167

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Discourtesy: Word (2)

Complaints

2 Complaints
10 Allegations
5 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
4 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
3 Unfounded
2 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202405184, May 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #201504875, May 2015
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: White Male, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Other blunt instrument as a club
Complainant: White Male, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
additional details

Complaint #202405184, May 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Black Female, 21-24 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Female, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital Black Female, 21-24 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Female, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 21-24 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Female, 21-24 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
additional details
Complaint #201504875, May 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 50 Unfounded
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) White Male, 50 Unfounded
Force: Other blunt instrument as a club White Male, 50 Unfounded
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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.

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Lawsuits

Szil, Istvan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV06965, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 5, 2018
Complaint
Description: On September 16th, 2014, Plaintiff (pro se) was arrested after his wife called the police for domestic violence. Plaintiff was acquitted on the criminal charges. Plaintiff was ordered out of their apartment and was arrested without probable cause. Plaintiff alleges that after multiple moves across the city, City personnel were conspiring with his wife to stalk and harass him as a "resurrection of American eugenics." Plaintiff alleges that this organized stalking was also taking place in European countries, including Hungary. Plaintiff alleges that on multiple occasions, police officers assaulted him including a Officer John Doe, E Train. Plaintiff alleges that there were counter terrorism officers, includi...