Joseph A. Noto

Joseph A. Noto

Joseph A. Noto
Badge #1680, Hispanic Male, 49
Detective Specialist at 120th Precinct since November 2025
Service started January 2004, made $142,000 last year, Tax #934030

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint

Lawsuit Settlements:
$10,000   Lewis, Moussa vs City of New York, et al., 2015 RCSC RCSC 100729/2015
$70,000   Green, Calvin vs City of New York, et al., 2012 RCSC RCSC 103238/2012
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Complaints

3 Complaints
3 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated

Complaint #201307542, August 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201116227, December 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 52
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200808783, June 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #201307542, August 2013
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201116227, December 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 52 Exonerated
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Complaint #200808783, June 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Hispanic Female, 38 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $80,000 total settlements.

Lewis, Moussa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 100729/2015, Supreme Court - Richmond, June 19, 2015, ended December 9, 2015
$10,000 Settlement

Green, Calvin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 103238/2012, Supreme Court - Richmond, December 11, 2012, ended February 4, 2014
$70,000 Settlement