Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Michael Vitale
Badge #1349,
White Male
Detective Grade 3 at 75th Precinct Detective Squad since October 2020
Service
started January 2013,
made $174,000 last year,
Tax #954409
Lawsuit Settlements:
$7,500 Andrews, Dashawn vs Det. William Schumacher, et al., 2023 EDNY EDNY 23CV03634
$250,000 Bonner v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 16CV00368
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$7,500 Andrews, Dashawn vs Det. William Schumacher, et al., 2023 EDNY EDNY 23CV03634
$250,000 Bonner v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 16CV00368
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Complaints
6
Complaints
15
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
4
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1
Closed - Pending Litigation
2
Exonerated
3
Unable to Determine
1
Unfounded
3
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202410887,
October 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Force: Handcuffs too tight |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| APU Case Status: | Pending |
| Penalty: | APU - Decision Pending |
Complaint #202004567,
June 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #202004475,
May 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
Complaint #202001006,
January 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201604022,
May 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201503516,
May 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202410887, October 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 21-24 | Unable to Determine |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Female | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Male, 25-29 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Force: Handcuffs too tight | Black Female, 21-24 | Unfounded |
| APU Case Status: Pending | ||
| Penalty: APU - Decision Pending | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202004567, June 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 40-44 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Unsubstantiated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Exonerated | |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202004475, May 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 29 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202001006, January 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 26 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 26 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 26 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 26 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201604022, May 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Black Female, 35 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201503516, May 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 28 | Unsubstantiated |
| 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.
'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.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2022-25460
Closed: 5/8/2023
Case Details:
- Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
Recommendation: Other
Lawsuits
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $257,500 total settlements.Parker, Gary vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 519251/2024, Supreme Court - Kings, July 17, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 16, 2022, Plaintiff was unlawfully stopped and detained by POs Vitale Michael, and John or Jane Doe 1-10. POs did not witness Plaintiff committing any crime, and did not have probable cause or any legal justification to stop Plaintiff. POs battered Plaintiff, illegally searched him, and then violently handcuffed him. Plaintiff was then photographed and interrogated without counsel or being Mirandized, and then was detained for approximately two days.
Andrews, Dashawn vs Det. William Schumacher, et al.
Case # 23CV03634, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 31, 2023, ended December 13, 2025
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Zeigler, Terrence vs Police Commissioner Bratton, William, et al.
Case # 17CV03811, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 18, 2017, ended March 12, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 12, 2016, plaintiff was in his apartment with his mother when the parole warrant squad entered the apartment to make an arrest. They proceeded to unlawfully carry out a search without authority or a search warrant. The defendant officers found a firearm and cocaine which caused plaintiff to be maliciously prosecuted for six months before the charges were dismissed. Plaintiff's imprisonment in the interim was abusive and unlawful.
Bonner v. City of New York et al
Case # 16CV00368, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$250,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint, Settlement
Description: While defendant was on a public sidewalk, defendant Officers assaulted him, tasered him, struck him with a baton, and took him to the 75th precinct where he was sent to the hospital. Plaintiff was charged with resisting arrest, which was later dismissed.