Alexander L. Rapp

Badge #2234, White Male
Sergeant Detective Squad at Gun Violence Suppression Division Zone 02 since September 2022
Also served at Gun Violence Suppression Division Recidivist Inv. Program, 46th Precinct, Patrol Borough Bronx AC, Strategic Response Group, Warrant Section
Service started January 2007, made $215,000 last year, Tax #943719

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises

Discipline Cases:

Closed: 9/6/2024
Case: 3 Allegations
Case: 2021-24490
Closed: 3/28/2022

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$375,000   Benson, Laquan, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 506147/2020
$50,000   Flowers, Antoine vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 301373/2015
$65,000   Barkley, Rashawn vs City of New York, et al., 2014 BCSC BCSC 303376/2014
$1,800   Walker, Kevin vs Kelly, Raymond, et al., 2012 SDNY SDNY 11CV09610
$60,000   Smith v. City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 11CV07452
$80,000   Giles v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 11CV00936
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Complaints

9 Complaints
21 Allegations
3 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Unable to Determine
5 Unfounded
10 Unsubstantiated
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202200236, September 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202105273, August 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, July 8, 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days / Command Discipline B
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
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Complaint #202103682, June 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Obstructed Shield Number
Complainant: Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202102349, April 2021
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201910584, December 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201115438, November 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201001549, January 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200919404, December 2009
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200907402, May 2009
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202200236, September 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question Hispanic Male, 40-44 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 40-44 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202105273, August 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Female, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Female, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, July 8, 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days / Command Discipline B
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
additional details
Complaint #202103682, June 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Female, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Female, 25-29 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Obstructed Shield Number Female, 25-29 Unfounded
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202102349, April 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201910584, December 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Black Male, 30-34 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Male, 30-34 Unfounded
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201115438, November 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 37 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 37 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 37 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 37 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201001549, January 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 22 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200919404, December 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200907402, May 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 27 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 27 Unfounded
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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.
'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

Closed: 9/6/2024
Case Details:
  1. Wrongful entry of a premises.
  2. Wrongful search of a premises.
  3. Wrongfully damaged property.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications

Case: 2021-24490
Closed: 3/28/2022
Case Details:
  1. Failed to timely activate their body worn camera.
Recommendation: Other


Lawsuits

Named in 6 known lawsuits, $631,800 total settlements.

Benson, Laquan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506147/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, March 17, 2020, ended May 20, 2024
$375,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 21, 2017, Laquan Benson ("Plaintiff") was lawfully seated in a rented car in Brooklyn, NY, when forcibly detained, searched, and arrested by Police Officer Robert Altieri, Detective Brandon Ravelo, and Sergeant Alexander Rapp ("Defendants"). The Defendants acted without a warrant, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion when they conducted an illegal search and seizure and false arrest whereby Detective Ravelo used his firearm to coerce the Plaintiff out of the car. The Plaintiff was then imprisoned without a warrant and without probable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe that the Plaintiff had committed or was about to commit a crime. Evidence was then fabricated, including false claims th...

Flowers, Antoine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301373/2015, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 30, 2015, ended July 5, 2018
$50,000 Settlement

Barkley, Rashawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303376/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 27, 2014, ended August 23, 2017
$65,000 Settlement

Walker, Kevin vs Kelly, Raymond, et al.
Case # 11CV09610, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 9, 2012, ended August 3, 2015
$1,800 Settlement

Smith v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV07452, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$60,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint

Giles v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV00936, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$80,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint, Stipulation

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List
Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional lawsuit 11CV2938