Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Mateusz Kopec
Badge #15093,
White Male
Police Officer at 24th Precinct since September 2019
Service
started July 2017,
made $189,000 last year,
Tax #964098
Complaints
4
Complaints
8
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Complaint Withdrawn
2
Exonerated
1
Unable to Determine
1
Unfounded
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202405671,
June 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital |
| Complainant: | Puerto Rican Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
Complaint #202309989,
September 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | American Indian Female, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | American Indian Female, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #202305435,
June 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Female, 80-99 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
Complaint #202101271,
May 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202405671, June 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Male, 55-59 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital | Puerto Rican Male, 55-59 | Unable to Determine |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202309989, September 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | American Indian Female, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | American Indian Female, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202305435, June 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | White Female, 80-99 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202101271, May 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Black Female, 55-59 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Female, 55-59 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Black Female, 55-59 | 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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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: 2022-27484
Closed: 1/23/2023
Case Details:
- Failed to make proper notifications (Patrol Supervisor, IAB, Desk Sergeant, sick desk Supervisor, ACS, Commanding Officer if PPO, operations unit, CCRB, etc.).
- Failed to make required entries in Department logs (command log, roll call, activity log, vehicle movement/utilization, radio log, vehicle assignment, dv activity log).
- Wrongful removal to a hospital
Penalty: A - Command Discipline
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B