Joseph C. Novak

Badge #5966, White Male
Detective Grade 3 at 47th Precinct Detective Squad since May 2019, active
Also served at 47th Precinct
Service started July 2011, made $176,000 last year, Tax #950959

Lawsuit settlements:
$18,000   Franks, Nkenijika, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 16CV09938
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Complaints

4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Complaints
2 Complaint Withdrawn
2 Exonerated

February 2017 Complaint
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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October 2016 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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December 2013 Complaint
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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February 2017 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 38 Complaint Withdrawn
Force: Physical force Male, 38 Complaint Withdrawn
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October 2016 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 25 Exonerated
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December 2013 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 47 Exonerated
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $18,000 total settlements.

Grant, Marcel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 805067/2023E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 30, 2023, ended January 10, 2023
Administrative Closing

Ruiz, Johnny vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020741/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 25, 2018

Franks, Nkenijika, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV09938, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 5, 2017, ended April 16, 2018
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer stopped Plaintiffs in their car with no probable, claiming he had found two guns in their car during a prior stop. Defendant Officers unlawfully searched Plaintiff's car, arrested Plaintiff, and transported to 47th Precinct, then Central Booking, and remained in custody for 24 hours.