Matthew T. Gilson

Badge #1336, White Male
Sergeant at Brooklyn Court Section since January 2024, active
Also served at 63rd Precinct
Service started July 2011, made $146,000 last year, Tax #950499

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest (2)
Discourtesy: Word

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2023-28586
Closed: 6/21/2023
Case: 2022-27343
Closed: 1/25/2023

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Complaints

4 Complaints
10 Allegations
4 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Closed - Pending Litigation
4 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202303275, April 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202203578, May 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202201280, February 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202104384, July 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 1 day)
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Complaint #202303275, April 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30-34 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30-34 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202203578, May 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Male, 45-49 Within NYPD Guidelines
Discourtesy: Word Black, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202201280, February 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Male, 45-49 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Male, 45-49 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Male, 45-49 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Male, 45-49 Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202104384, July 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Male, 60-64 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 1 day)
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Conclusion Meanings:

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

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2023-28586
Closed: 6/21/2023
Case Details:
  1. Violated patrol rules.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A

Case: 2022-27343
Closed: 1/25/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully threatened to arrest an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (1 day)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B


Lawsuits

Zapantis, Anthanasia, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV05138, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 17, 2021
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