Tasheka R. Smith

Badge #18622, Black Female
Police Officer at Bronx Court Section since May 2026
Also served at Candidate Assessment Division, 44th Precinct
Service started July 2022, made $71,300 last year, Tax #975189

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera (2)

Complaints

1 Complaint
5 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Unable to Determine
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202308148, August 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Dominican Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (National Origin)
Complainant: Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest
Complainant: Dominican Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202308148, August 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Dominican Female, 40-44 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (National Origin) Female, 40-44 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest Dominican Female, 40-44 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Female, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Female, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Reyes, Ricania, et al. vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 815066/2024E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 2, 2024
Complaint
Description: On August 18, 2023, in the Bronx, without just cause or provocation, Defendants, including P.O. SMITH and DET. NEGRON, approached Plaintiff RICANIA REYES, struck Plaintiff, slammed Plaintiff against a wall, tased Plaintiff and violently handcuffed Plaintiff. On the same date, in the Bronx, without just cause or provocation, Defendants NYPD Officers, including P.O. MONESTIME and P.O. COTTIGNIES, approached Plaintiff CECILIA REYES, struck Plaintiff in the face, slammed Plaintiff to the ground, struck Plaintiff while she was on the ground and violently handcuffed Plaintiff. Shortly thereafter, the Defendants dragged Plaintiff to the police vehicle while Plaintiff's breasts were completely exposed. Ultimately, al...