Howard J. Thornton
Badge #14002,
Black Male
Police Officer at Strategic Response Group 1 Manhattan since April 2022
Also served at
28th Precinct
Service
started January 2016,
made $165,000 last year,
Tax #961369
Complaints
3
Complaints
4
Allegations
0
Substantiated
1
Closed - Pending Litigation
1
Unfounded
1
Unsubstantiated
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202410792,
October 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 65-69 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
| Complainant: | Female, 65-69 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #201900996,
February 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201802498,
March 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Gun fired |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Complaint #202410792, October 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Female, 65-69 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Female, 65-69 | Unfounded |
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| Complaint #201900996, February 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Asian Male, 28 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201802498, March 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Gun fired | Hispanic Male, 28 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
'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
Named in 2 known lawsuits.Hallinan, Andrew vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 26CV04381, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 3, 2026
Makkawi, Mone, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV06321, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 9, 2025