Robert Rivera

Badge #2727, Hispanic Male
Former Sergeant Detective Squad at Internal Affairs Bureau
Also served at Bronx North Narcotics District
Service started January 1985, ended July 2007, Tax #886377

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Detention
Abuse of Authority: Person Searched

Lawsuit Settlements:
$10,000   Hazel, Darrell vs City of New York, et al., 2012 NYCSC NYCSC 152220/2012
$15,000   Garcia, Sabrina vs City of New York, et al., 2011 BCSC BCSC 305322/2011
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Complaints

5 Complaints
11 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
1 Complainant Unavailable
8 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #9801153, March 1998
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Detention
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9200842, March 1992
Allegation: Discourtesy: Other- Discourtesy
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #8903944, December 1989
Allegation: Force: Beat
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #8804233, December 1988
Allegation: Force: Dragged/Pulled
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Hispanic
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #8803614, October 1988
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9801153, March 1998
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Abuse of Authority: Detention Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Discourtesy: Curse Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9200842, March 1992
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Other- Discourtesy Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #8903944, December 1989
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Beat Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #8804233, December 1988
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Dragged/Pulled Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Curse Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Hispanic Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #8803614, October 1988
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Push/Shove Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Curse Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.

Hazel, Darrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152220/2012, Supreme Court - New York, May 4, 2012, ended March 26, 2013
$10,000 Settlement

Garcia, Sabrina vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 305322/2011, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 15, 2011, ended November 7, 2013
$15,000 Settlement