Scott Giacona

Badge #1315, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Gang Squad Brooklyn South
Also served at 120th Precinct
Service started July 2001, ended March 2013, Tax #928369

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number

Complaints

12 Complaints
31 Allegations
2 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
1 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Alleged Victim Unavailable
4 Complainant Uncooperative
5 Exonerated
2 Unfounded
17 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201004285, March 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200914103, September 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200812179, August 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200809819, July 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Female, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200809560, June 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Female, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200609519, July 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200508950, August 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200503676, April 2005
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200406441, July 2004
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200404032, April 2004
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Black Female, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200401432, February 2004
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200301957, March 2003
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201004285, March 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200914103, September 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Substantiated (Charges)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 22 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 22 Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 22 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 22 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
additional details
Complaint #200812179, August 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 33 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200809819, July 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male Alleged Victim Unavailable
Force: Physical force Black Female, 34 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Female, 34 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200809560, June 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Female, 26 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200609519, July 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 16 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200508950, August 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Female, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200503676, April 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 38 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200406441, July 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 20 Unsubstantiated
Force: Vehicle Hispanic Female, 20 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200404032, April 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 15 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 15 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Black Female, 38 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Female, 38 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200401432, February 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 23 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 23 Exonerated
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Complaint #200301957, March 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Black Male, 39 Unfounded
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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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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

Elikwu v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV02167, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
First Amended Complaint