Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Punch/Kick
Force: Punch/Kick
James R. Gatto
Badge #1690,
White Male
Also served at
Highway Unit 02
Service
started January 1985, ended October 2025,
Tax #885678
Complaints
2
Complaints
4
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
3
Exonerated
Complaint #202002840,
April 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #8802743,
August 1988
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Punch/Kick |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Complaint #202002840, April 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Male, 25-29 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Black Male, 30-34 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #8802743, August 1988 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Force: Punch/Kick | Substantiated (Charges) | |
| 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.
Further details on conclusions.
Other Documents
Staten Island DA Disclosure Letter
references
'Non-Deadly Force Against Another – Resulting in Physical Injury', 'Fail to Invoice Property', 'Fail to Voucher Property', 'Omitted entries in Department records, forms or reports'