Wanda Ortiz

Badge #2038, Hispanic Female
Former Police Officer at Police Service Area 2
Also served at 71st Precinct
Service started January 2004, ended June 2017, Tax #934039

Lawsuit Settlements:
$17,500   King, Prince vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV01816
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Complaints

2 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
4 Exonerated

Complaint #201208107, May 2012
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200614159, October 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 53
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 53
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201208107, May 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 29 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 29 Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #200614159, October 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 53 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 53 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.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

King, Prince vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01816, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 24, 2014, ended December 3, 2014
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 30, 2012, Plaintiff double parked his vehicle outside of the post office. After he exited the post office, entered his automobile and started the engine, Officer Rafael Sanz approached the vehicle and gestured Plaintiff open the driver's side window. Officer Sanz then advised Plaintiff that he was going to write up a summons and requested Plaintiff's license and registration for the vehicle. Plaintiff explained he was picking up a package and asked what he did wrong. Instantaneously, Officer Sanz opened the driver door and attempted to force Plaintiff out. He called for backup and called Plaintiff a racial slur. Officer Wanda Schmelter arrived at the scene with other officers. Officer Sanz conti...