Dominick Vitale

Badge #21711, White Male
Former Police Officer at 77th Precinct
Service started July 2012, ended October 2016, Tax #953538

Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Exonerated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201602205, March 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201407988, August 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201602205, March 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201407988, August 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 44 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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Lawsuits

Lurch, Robert Derek Jr. vs P.O. Lorenzana, Janelyn, et al.
Case # 16CV09343, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 23, 2017, ended August 31, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff approached a group of men to ask the location of the closest store that accepts EBT cards. At that time, Defendant Officer Vitale approached Plaintiff, asked for ID, and asked about an empty container of alcohol on the steps. Plaintiff was then arrested and brought to the 77th precinct. Plaintiff was then interviewed several times in regards to a shooting that occurred at the scene minutes before Plaintiff was arrested. Plaintiff was transported to Brooklyn Central Booking until his case was sealed on December 17, 2014.