Joseph Rinaldi

Former Lieutenant at 52nd Precinct
Also served at 122nd Precinct
Service started July 1987, ended April 2019, Tax #893567
White Male


Complaints

4 Complaints
6 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Miscellaneous
1 Unfounded
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201803801, May 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #200708678, June 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Male, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous
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Complaint #9202735, September 1992
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9201560, April 1992
Allegation: Force: Beat
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201803801, May 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 24 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Physical force Black Male, 24 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #200708678, June 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Male, 51 Miscellaneous
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Complaint #9202735, September 1992
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Punch/Kick Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Curse Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9201560, April 1992
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Beat Unfounded
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Discipline

Case: 2013-10932
Opened: 3/11/2014
Closed: 8/26/2014
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Did fail and neglect to ensure a Patrol Supervisor was on patrol for two (2) hours during the 1st platoon
  2. Guilty: Failed to remain alert in that he was observed to be seated in a chair, with his head back, and his eyes closed, while in the Supervisor's lounge
  3. Guilty: Did fail to inspect the activity logs of the patrol supervisors assigned to the 1st platoon for the entire month
Penalty: Forfeiture of twelve (12) vacation days


Lawsuits

Woodson, Iasia vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 029110/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 6, 2019, ended January 12, 2026
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On May 6, 2018, Iasia Woodson was at a Duane Reade pharmacy in the Bronx with her then-boyfriend when they were involved in a verbal altercation. Officers from the NYPD, including Lieutenant Joseph Rinaldi, responded to the scene. Despite no physical resistance from Woodson, she was arrested. During the arrest, Officer Rinaldi and other officers used excessive force, including slamming Woodson’s head into a police vehicle. At the 52nd precinct, Woodson was further mistreated: her property was confiscated without proper documentation, and she was subjected to verbal and physical abuse. She was charged with obstructing governmental administration and disorderly conduct, though the charges were later dismissed. Wo...