Richard D. Finkelstein

Lieutenant at 44th Precinct since September 2025
Service started July 2009, made $176,000 last year, Tax #948208
White Male

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment

Complaints

4 Complaints
4 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202308286, August 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Female, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202302947, March 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201901689, October 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201209827, July 2012
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #202308286, August 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Female, 50-54 Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
additional details
Complaint #202302947, March 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Hispanic Female, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201901689, October 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 33 Exonerated
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Complaint #201209827, July 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 16 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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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.
'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

Named in 3 known lawsuits.

Bennett, Dajuan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 156884/2025, Supreme Court - New York, June 2, 2025

Holloway, Eric vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 158260/2021, Supreme Court - New York, October 7, 2021
Complaint
Description: On 6/7/2020, Plaintiff was driving his vehicle with 4 passengers when stopped by NYPD at the intersection of 125th St and 2nd Ave. During the stop, Plaintiff offered all required documents. The vehicle was stopped for an extended period. one of the defendants opened the rear passenger door and removed one of the passengers. Plaintiff told one of the defendants that he would like to exit the vehicle to ensure the safety of his passenger. Plaintiff climbed out of his window in such a manner that he could turn his body and look across his roof to see the passenger. In response, defendants grabbed Plaintiff and pulled him out of the vehicle. he was forced to the ground and assaulted. he was arrested. Plaintiff was...

Sagy, Igal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01975, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 13, 2018, ended October 11, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff sustained injuries from being tasered and beat by Defendant Officers before being arrested, was not given proper medical attention. Plaintiff had seven different charges filed against him, all of which were dismissed.