Joseph T. Ceseri

Badge #2511, White Male
Former Sergeant at Transit Bureau
Also served at 120th Precinct, Patrol Borough Staten Island
Service started July 2004, ended December 2024, Tax #934608

Lawsuit Settlements:
$10,001   Iskender, Recai vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV02899
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Complaints

3 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Unavailable
3 Exonerated

Complaint #201016435, November 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #200908232, May 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200601084, January 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201016435, November 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Male Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #200908232, May 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 28 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 26 Exonerated
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Complaint #200601084, January 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 23 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.

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Lawsuits

Iskender, Recai vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02899, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 30, 2013, ended October 9, 2013
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: During 2011, Plaintiff was involved in the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement as a live-streamer. On November 15, 2011, Plaintiff was at Zuccotti Park in support of OWS. Officers raided the peaceful protest, during which Plaintiff was tackled to the ground and punched. Plaintiff was dragged through the park resulting in the loss of his clothes and injury. Plaintiff was placed on a bus, handcuffed, and arrested. Plaintiff was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass which were later dismissed. On May 26, 2012, Plaintiff was in a subway station and witnessed officers approach two minors without cause. Plaintiff then began to record the incident, resulting in the officers tackling and punching Plaintif...