Stephen J. Polesovsky

Badge #17083, White Male
Former Police Officer at Strategic Response Group 1 Manhattan
Also served at 32nd Precinct, Patrol Borough Manhattan North Task Force
Service started January 2006, ended April 2023, Tax #940589

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number

Lawsuit Settlements:
$7,500   Harris, Kevin vs City of New York, et al., 2011 SDNY SDNY 11CV00329
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Complaints

8 Complaints
26 Allegations
2 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
4 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Complainant Unavailable
3 Complainant Uncooperative
3 Exonerated
13 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201700728, April 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: White Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: White Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: White Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201306858, July 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201301929, March 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201205945, April 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201110067, July 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Female, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201100477, January 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201005667, April 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #200615874, October 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201700728, April 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording White Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property White Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Female, 25 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint White Male, 36 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201306858, July 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 44 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Hispanic Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Male, 44 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201301929, March 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 48 Complainant Unavailable
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201205945, April 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 40 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 40 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 40 Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201110067, July 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Female, 37 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 16 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Female, 21 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 37 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 16 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Female, 21 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201100477, January 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 21 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201005667, April 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200615874, October 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 57 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 57 Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

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.
'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.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $7,500 total settlements.

Monje, Henry Agosto Suarez vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159934/2014, Supreme Court - New York, November 6, 2014
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 29, 2013 Plaintiff was walking as a lawful pedestrian when he heard "Help me" from a vehicle pulled over on the side of a bridge. Plaintiff was certified in CPR and attempted to approach to render aid. Without warning or provocation PO Stephen J. Polesovsky violently pushed Plaintiff against a fence, struck Plaintiff, kneed him in the groin, struck Plaintiff in the back, handcuffed Plaintiff, and transported Plaintiff to the 34th Precinct without legal justification. At the precinct POs removed a computer back-up drive, a mini-computer, a watch, and $2,400, none of which have been returned. Plaintiff was charged with disorderly conduct and on October 11, 2013 the charge was dismissed. In addition to phy...

Dejesus, Stephanie By Mng Dejesus, Julissa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151088/2012, Supreme Court - New York, April 2, 2012, ended April 11, 2019
Zero Disposition

Harris, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV00329, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 20, 2011, ended May 24, 2011
$7,500 Settlement