Vincent J. Giaquinto
Badge #13765,
White Male
Police Officer at 61st Precinct since February 2017
Service
started January 2016,
made $156,000 last year,
Tax #960588
Complaints
1
Complaint
4
Allegations
0
Substantiated
3
Exonerated
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201908979,
October 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201908979, October 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Black Male, 30 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 30 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Black Male, 30 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Black Male, 30 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| 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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits.Farid, Ali vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 522820/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, August 8, 2023
Complaint
Description: On November 29, 2020, plaintiff, an Arab male Muslim, was approached by tow individuals who physically restrained plaintiff and physically assaulted him with closed fists, leading to substantial bodily injury. Shortly thereafter, defendant-officers, including Officers Casey Guillen and Vincent Giaquinto, arrived at the site of the incident. Defendant Officers approach plaintiff, a complaining victim, grabbed, physically restrained, handcuffed and shackled plaintiff in an excessively tight fashion. Defendant-officers, including Guillen and Giaquinto, began illegally searching plaintiff's person, ignored plaintiff's recollections of his assault, and ignored exculpatory information provided by the plaintiff. Defe...
Penhasov, Levi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01825, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 4, 2018, ended November 18, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On July 15, 2017, Plaintiff Levi Penhasov was arrested outside of a store. When asked why he was being arrested, Plaintiff was not given a reason. Defendant P.O. Hepworth told Plaintiff to stand next to the police car while he was handcuffed. As plaintiff was standing there, a man sitting in the back seat of the car reached out and punched Plaintiff twice. Plaintiff immediately complained and asked to file charges against the individual who had just struck him. Defendants laughed and ignored the complaint. One officer told Plaintiff the man in the car was accusing him of assault. Plaintiff denied this and people who had just been with him corroborated this. Eventually, Sgt. Helton arrived on the scene and appro...