Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Kevin B. Vega
Badge #20511,
Hispanic Male
Also served at
120th Precinct
Service
started July 2015,
made $131,000 last year,
Tax #959339
Lawsuit settlements:
$67,500 Taggart, George vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV05445
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$67,500 Taggart, George vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV05445
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Complaints
3
Complaints
5
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Closed - Pending Litigation
2
Exonerated
Complaint #202304222,
May 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
Complaint #201908683,
October 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Female, 65-69 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| CCRB Annual Report |
Complaint #201904523,
May 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
| Complainant: | White Male, 68 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202304222, May 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Male, 35-39 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 35-39 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201908683, October 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | White Female, 65-69 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| CCRB Annual Report | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201904523, May 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Exonerated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | White Male, 68 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Discipline
Case: 2021-24276
Closed: 1/15/2022
Case Details:
- Wrongful removal to a hospital.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Taggart, George vs City of New York, et al.Case # 17CV05445, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 21, 2017, ended March 23, 2018
$67,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Police were called to the Plaintiff's apartment as a result of a condition involving Plaintiff's nephew. Soon after the defendants entered the apartment, Officer Vega grabbed the Plaintiff, twisted his arm, and slammed him into a wall. Plaintiff was then dragged from his apartment, slammed into another wall, had his arms twisted behind his back, and was then handcuffed and placed in the rear of a police vehicle. Half an hour later, Plaintiff had his handcuffed removed and was charged with Disorderly Conduct by Officer Vega. Plaintiff informed the defendant officers that he needed medical attention and was told that he should obtain medical attention on his own. Plaintiff's charges were eventually dismissed by t...