Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Michael J. Caracciolo
Badge #3313,
White Male
Sergeant at Warrant Section since August 2023
Service
started July 2011,
made $192,000 last year,
Tax #950158
Complaints
5
Complaints
9
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
3
Complainant Unavailable
1
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
1
Unsubstantiated
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202400165,
July 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
Complaint #202305410,
June 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #202303534,
April 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #201606074,
July 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201601062,
February 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202400165, July 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Female, 35-39 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202305410, June 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202303534, April 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Black Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201606074, July 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 25 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201601062, February 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 28 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 28 | Exonerated |
| 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.
'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.
'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.
Lawsuits
Benson-Staebler, David vs City of New York, et al.Case # 17CV04519, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 4, 2017
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was attacked by another apartment occupant, Ms. Obi, at the incident time and date. Officers called to the scene, P.O Bravo and P.O. Vasco, took note that Ms. Obi claimed the defendant stole her cell phone. Officers left the scene at about 4:30 PM. At around 11:00 PM that day, defendant Sgt. Shaun Brown and P.O. Michael Caracciolo arrived to the apartment building where the plaintiff was arrested and processed at the 81th precinct. Plaintiff was never read his Miranda rights. At Brooklyn Central Booking, he was arraigned on 10 criminal charges (3 felonies).After being released after his arraignment, the plaintiff filed a complaint with the NYPD IAB where he spoke to defendant Lt. Blake at the 81st pre...