William J. Cote

Badge #1070, White Male
Sergeant at 50th Precinct since July 2026
Also served at Warrant Section, 26th Precinct
Service started January 2016, made $159,000 last year, Tax #960397

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera

Complaints

3 Complaints
6 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1 Exonerated
3 Unable to Determine
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202306986, July 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Age 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202205180, June 2022
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202005322, July 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202306986, July 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White, 35-39 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Age 35-39 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202205180, June 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Male, 25-29 Unable to Determine
Offensive Language: Race Male, 25-29 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Male, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202005322, July 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Black Male, 30-34 Exonerated
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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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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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