Paul S. Cho

Badge #4631, Asian Male
Former Police Officer at 52nd Precinct
Service started July 2004, ended June 2024, Tax #934638

Complaints

6 Complaints
13 Allegations
0 Substantiated
5 Complainant Uncooperative
6 Exonerated
2 Unfounded

Complaint #202103516, May 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201902002, February 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201701091, February 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201504697, June 2015
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Male, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200806190, April 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: White Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200611725, September 2006
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202103516, May 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Male, 30-34 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Male, 30-34 Exonerated
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Complaint #201902002, February 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name White Male, 32 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201701091, February 2017
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #201504697, June 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Male, 50 Unfounded
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Complaint #200806190, April 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Female, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word White Female, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
Offensive Language: Race White Female, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200611725, September 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Hispanic Male, 48 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 38 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 48 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Action Hispanic Male, 38 Unfounded
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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Lawsuits

Pagan, Adela as Proposed Adm. Ocasio, Mario vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05825, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 9, 2015, ended February 13, 2020
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: On June 8th 2015, Mario, an unarmed fifty-one (51) year-old man, was killed in his own home by NYPD officers and EMS technicians summoned by his girlfriend, Ms. Geneice Lloyd, to transport him to the hospital for psychiatric evaluation and care. 3. Despite prior knowledge of Mario being in an emotionally disturbed state, Defendants attempted to subdue him with excessive and lethal force.. As Mario lay on the floor staring out the window he chanted, ìI SEE GOD!!î, yet at least 6 officers brutally beat, bludgeoned, maced, and electrocuted him to death. Defendants failed to properly provide CPR when Mario went into cardiac arrest and further complicated matters by spreading lies and rumors to the media while refus...