Denise James

Badge #11918, Black Female
Former Police Officer at Brooklyn Court Section
Also served at 60th Precinct
Service started March 2000, ended September 2017, Tax #925508

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched

Complaints

2 Complaints
6 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
3 Exonerated
2 Unfounded

Complaint #200804123, March 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Not Guilty - DCT
Penalty: No penalty
additional details

Complaint #200505396, May 2005
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Female, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 10
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #200804123, March 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Female, 35 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Female, 35 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Female, 35 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Not Guilty - DCT
Penalty: No penalty
additional details
Complaint #200505396, May 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Female, 43 Unfounded
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 10 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Exonerated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 11/26/2012