Azeem A. Chatha

Azeem A. Chatha

Azeem A. Chatha
Badge #1623, Asian Male
Sergeant at 72nd Precinct since June 2023, active
Also served at 68th Precinct
Service started January 2015, made $119,000 last year, Tax #957449

Lawsuit settlements:
$20,703   Hernandez, Brandon vs City of New York, et al., 2022 KCSC KCSC 528198/2021
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Complaints

2 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202104602, August 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201903508, September 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #202104602, August 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 25-29 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 25-29 Exonerated
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Complaint #201903508, September 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 51 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 51 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $20,703 total settlements.

Hernandez, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 528198/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, January 6, 2022, ended March 10, 2022
$20,703 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 16, 2019, defendants broke open the front door of plaintiff's apartment, entered the apartment, searched plaintiff and plaintiff’s apartment, and arrested plaintiff, without probable cause or legal justification. Plaintiff was completely naked when the defendants entered his apartment. Defendants pointed their guns at plaintiff, and screamed at plaintiff to get down on the ground. Plaintiff complied with the officers orders and laid face down on the ground. The defendants handcuffed plaintiff, searched plaintiff’s entire apartment, damaged plaintiff’s property during the search. The defendants alleged that they recovered “drug residue” in the apartment while failed to provide sufficient evidence. The...

Scoma, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06693, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 3, 2017, ended May 9, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: The defendant officer entered the plaintiff's home without a warrant, permission or authority and tasered the plaintiff twice. The plaintiff was taken to the hospital followed by the 68th Precinct. The charges were not mentioned in the complaint, but were all dismissed.

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