Michael V. Amello

Badge #153, White Male
Sergeant at Harbor Unit since March 2026
Also served at 90th Precinct, 79th Precinct, 75th Precinct
Service started July 2011, made $128,000 last year, Tax #949999

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-25509
Closed: 1/16/2023

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$30,000   Liggins, Charles vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV02733
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Complaints

7 Complaints
20 Allegations
0 Substantiated
7 Closed - Pending Litigation
3 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Complaint Withdrawn
3 Exonerated
4 Unfounded
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202003067, May 2020
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202003451, May 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201910276, November 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201909997, November 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201908490, September 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201908395, September 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201608651, April 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202003067, May 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 18-20 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Physical force Male, 18-20 Closed - Pending Litigation
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Male, 15-17 Closed - Pending Litigation
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Closed - Pending Litigation
Abuse of Authority: Stop Male, 15-17 Closed - Pending Litigation
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male Closed - Pending Litigation
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Male, 15-17 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202003451, May 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male Unfounded
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Complaint #201910276, November 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30-34 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201909997, November 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Female, 30-34 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201908490, September 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 55 Exonerated
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Complaint #201908395, September 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 23 Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201608651, April 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 56 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 56 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 56 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 56 Unsubstantiated
Force: Handcuffs too tight Black Male, 56 Unfounded
Force: Handcuffs too tight Black Male, 56 Unfounded
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Discipline

Case: 2022-25509
Closed: 1/16/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to activate their body worn camera.
Recommendation: Other


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.

Cruz, Robert vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV03367, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 6, 2021
Complaint
Description: On March 18, 2020, Plaintiff was at a red light on his motorcycle, when Defendant Police Officer Anthony Varrone and other fellow Defendant Police Officers tackled Plaintiff from his bike, yelled profanities at him, and punched and kicked him. Throughout this incident and the arrest, Plaintiff requested medical attention but was repeatedly denied.

Liggins, Charles vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV02733, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 22, 2017, ended December 4, 2017
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested by police officers and transported to the 75th precinct. On the way, police officer Amello assaulted and attacked the plaintiff, and subsequently transported to a hospital. There, he was diagnosed with a displaced rib fracture and abrasions to his face and wrist.

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional CCRB complaint #201910821