Substantiated Allegations:
Offensive Language: Other
Offensive Language: Other
Joseph A. Vitale
Badge #24,
White Male
Police Officer at Highway CTG since March 2024
Service
started July 2012,
made $187,000 last year,
Tax #953539
Credibility:
'Joseph Vitale' appears on the 'Adverse Credibility' list of officers with potential credibility problems.
'Joseph Vitale' appears on the 'Adverse Credibility' list of officers with potential credibility problems.
Lawsuit Settlements:
$30,000 Alifonso, Francis vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 029924/2019
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$30,000 Alifonso, Francis vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 029924/2019
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Complaints
3
Complaints
3
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202006351,
September 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Other |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Female, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Guilty |
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 20 days |
| APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 20 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, February 15, 2024 |
| Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 20 days |
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary |
| Complaint Closing Report | |
| NYPD Trial Decision |
Complaint #201505682,
July 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201300850,
February 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 52 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202006351, September 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Offensive Language: Other | White Female, 30-34 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty | ||
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 20 days | ||
| APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: Forfeit vacation 20 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, February 15, 2024 | ||
| Penalty: Forfeit vacation 20 days | ||
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary | |
| Complaint Closing Report | ||
| NYPD Trial Decision | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201505682, July 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 44 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201300850, February 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 52 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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: 2021-24056
Closed: 9/29/2021
Case Details:
- Guilty: Wrongfully used offensive language towards an individual known to the Department
Penalty: Vacation days (20 days)
Lawsuits
Alifonso, Francis vs City of New York, et al.Case # 029924/2019, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 30, 2019, ended July 13, 2020
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 29, 2018, plaintiff was lawfully at the area known as Southern Boulevard and East Fordham Road, in the County of Bronx, New York. The plaintiff was at a full stop at the red light in his motor vehicle when defendant NYPD officers falsely accused the plaintiff of driving while intoxicated. The plaintiff was unlawfully arrested and transported to the 52nd Precinct. The plaintiff was required to appear at court 3-4 times before all charges were dismissed.
Other Documents
NYPD Trial Decision 2/9/2024