Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest
Michael J. Mcdermott
Lieutenant at 48th Precinct since March 2024
Service
started July 2011,
made $178,000 last year,
Tax #950858
White Male
Complaints
5
Complaints
12
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Exonerated
2
Unfounded
4
Unsubstantiated
3
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202306209,
June 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202207308,
October 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202202497,
April 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Formalized Training |
| APU Plea Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Resolved by plea, May 4, 2026 |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
Complaint #202100963,
February 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
Complaint #201400248,
January 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Other blunt instrument as a club |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202306209, June 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 21-24 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202207308, October 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202202497, April 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Formalized Training | ||
| APU Plea Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, May 4, 2026 | ||
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202100963, February 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 21-24 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 21-24 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Black Male, 21-24 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Black Male, 21-24 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201400248, January 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 30 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Other blunt instrument as a club | Hispanic Male, 30 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 30 | Unsubstantiated |
| 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.
Discipline
Case: 2022-26660
Closed: 8/1/2022
Case Details:
- Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
- Failed to timely activate their body worn camera.
Recommendation: Other
Case: 2022-26659
Closed: 7/22/2022
Case Details:
- Violated patrol rules.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Named in 5 known lawsuits.Jaquez, Delmy, et Al vs Hernandez, Sebastian, et al.
Case # 24CV07825, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 6, 2024
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2023, Plaintiff Delmy Jaquez witnessed his friend being arrested in the Bronx. When Plaintiff Jaquez attempted to intervene and ask officers to allow his friend's car to be moved so it would not be ticketed, Defendant Officer Clarence Brown struck Jaquez in the shoulder with the back of a gun, and multiple officers forcefully took him to the ground. Defendant Officer Sebastian Hernandez punched Plaintiff Jaquez repeatedly in the back while he was restrained. Plaintiff Jaquez was later falsely charged with disorderly conduct via failure to disperse (despite never being asked to disperse), detained for 12 hours, and eventually had the charges dropped. While Plaintiff Jaquez was being arrested and be...
Joseph, Jose J. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV09670, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 15, 2022, ended March 4, 2024
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 1, 2019, Jose J. Joseph was falsely accused of and arrested for strangling victim T.J. Joseph alleges that Defendants Hart, Larin, Fernandez, Shopiro, and Abumalouh knew about the victim's serious credibility issue before his arrest, failing to include information about the victim's sobriety and credibility at the time of the alleged strangulation. Joseph further alleges he was falsely arrested even though there was a lack of probable cause and reckless disregard for the victim's poor credibility and intoxication at the time of the alleged strangulation.
Sierra, Blanca, as Administrator of The Estate of Reyes, Denis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023726/2017, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 10, 2017
Complaint
Description: On or about May 14, 2015, Plaintiff, Plaintiff's brother, and Plaintiff's decedent were lawfully in their apartment in the Bronx. Defendants without any grounds unlawfully killed Plaintiff's decedent in the apartment.
Sierra, Blanca, Prpsd Adm/est of Reyes, Denis, Deceased V John Does 1-20, et al.
Case # 025130/2016E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 3, 2016
Harper v. City Of New York, et al.
Case # 306401/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx
Other Documents
NYPD Deviation Letter 4/21/2026