Pamela Benites

Badge #503, Hispanic Female

Former Detective Grade 2 at Internal Affairs Bureau

Also served at 79th Precinct, Queens Special Victims Squad

Service started July 2008, ended July 2026, Tax #946728

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (2)
Abuse of Authority: Question
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search

Lawsuit Settlements:
$15,000 Bolton, Alexander vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV05991
$45,000 Charles, Hadiyah vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV06180
$20,002 Mitchel, Phyllis, et Al vs Lastra, Nyah vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV05208
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Complaints

8 Complaints

20 Allegations

6 Substantiated

1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)

3 Substantiated (Charges)

2 Substantiated (Formalized Training)

1 Alleged Victim Unavailable

1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative

1 Exonerated

2 Unable to Determine

9 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202301291, October 2022

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant:	Hispanic Female, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion:	Unable to Determine
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Action
Complainant:	Hispanic Female, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion:	Unable to Determine

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Complaint #201508996, October 2015

Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant:	Hispanic Female, 32
CCRB Conclusion:	Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Penalty:	Formalized Training
Documents:	Complaint Closing Report

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Complaint #201409828, September 2014

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant:	Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant:	Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant:	Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion:	APU Not guilty
CCRB Recommended Penalty:	Forfeit vacation 7 days
APU Case Status:	Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, October 14, 2016
Documents:	Complaint Closing Report

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Complaint #201300470, June 2012

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant:	Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion:	Alleged Victim Unavailable

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Complaint #201204170, April 2012

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant:	Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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Complaint #201201974, February 2012

Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	Black Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant:	Black Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant:	Black Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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Complaint #201201386, February 2012

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant:	Black Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Black Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant:	Black Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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Complaint #201010686, August 2010

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant:	Black Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant:	Black Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty:	Instructions

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Complaint #202301291, October 2022
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint	Hispanic Female, 35-39	Unable to Determine
Discourtesy: Action	Hispanic Female, 35-39	Unable to Determine
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Complaint #201508996, October 2015
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word	Hispanic Male, 29	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	Hispanic Male, 29	Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk	Hispanic Male, 29	Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop	Hispanic Male, 29	Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk	Hispanic Female, 32	Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents:	Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201409828, September 2014
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)	Black Male, 35	Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk	Black Male, 35	Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Stop	Black Male, 38	Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 7 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, October 14, 2016
Documents:	Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201300470, June 2012
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk	Male, 21	Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #201204170, April 2012
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop	Black Male, 20	Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201201974, February 2012
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word	Black Female, 24	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)	Black Female, 24	Unsubstantiated
Force: Hit against inanimate object	Black Female, 24	Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201201386, February 2012
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest	Black Male, 47	Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force	Black Male, 47	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop	Black Male, 47	Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201010686, August 2010
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest	Black Male, 54	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question	Black Male, 54	Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Instructions
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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.

'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.

Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $80,002 total settlements.

Bolton, Alexander vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05991, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 25, 2013, ended March 28, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint, Settlement
Description: On August 8, 2012, Plaintiff was at a block party in Brooklyn when police officers arrested an attendee; Plaintiff attempted to walk away from the situation and go home. As he was walking down the block police officers pushed Plaintiff from behind three more times, and the third time he fell to the ground. Defendant police officers beat Plaintiff around the body and head, handcuffed him, and searched him without reasonable suspicion or probable cause. He was taken to the local precinct and charged with various charges, all of which were eventually dropped.

Charles, Hadiyah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06180, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 19, 2012, ended June 6, 2017
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint, Docket Report

Mitchel, Phyllis, et Al vs Lastra, Nyah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV05208, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 25, 2012, ended September 3, 2013
$20,002 Settlement
Complaint, Settlement

Pamela Benites

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