Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card (2)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card (2)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Kenny Acosta
Badge #149,
Hispanic Male
Sergeant at 48th Precinct since June 2026
Also served at
43rd Precinct
Service
started January 2016,
made $161,000 last year,
Tax #960128
Complaints
5
Complaints
15
Allegations
3
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Complainant Uncooperative
4
Exonerated
5
Unfounded
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202408949,
September 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202404912,
May 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - B |
Complaint #202101806,
March 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
Complaint #202102509,
March 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201704170,
May 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 48 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Male, 48 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Complaint #202408949, September 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Black Male, 18-20 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Black Male, 18-20 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202404912, May 2024 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Female, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Black Female, 40-44 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Female, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Black Female, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - B | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202101806, March 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 18-20 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202102509, March 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 18-20 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 18-20 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 18-20 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Exonerated | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201704170, May 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons | Male, 48 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male, 48 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2022-26764
Closed: 1/2/2024
Case Details:
- Failed to activate their body worn camera.
- Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
- Failed to prepare required reports.
- Violated patrol rules.
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training