Michael A. Dalbero

Lieutenant at 120th Precinct since February 2022, active
Also served at Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, 122nd Precinct, Narcotics Borough Staten Island
Service started July 2010, made $179,000 last year, Tax #948843
White Male

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2023-28120
Closed: 4/30/2024
Case: 2022-26909
Closed: 7/13/2023

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Lawsuit settlements:
$30,000   Putillo, William vs City of New York, et al., 2021 RCSC RCSC 150597/2021
$24,000   Allen et al v. The City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 11CV03658
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Complaints

7 Complaints
25 Allegations
2 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Complainant Unavailable
7 Exonerated
2 Unable to Determine
9 Unsubstantiated
4 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202106152, October 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, April 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B
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Complaint #202103931, May 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201802430, March 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Black Female, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201603843, April 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201507842, August 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201411924, September 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201114600, November 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202106152, October 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Hispanic Female, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Hispanic Female, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, April 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B
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Complaint #202103931, May 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Female, 60-64 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Hispanic Female, 60-64 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Hispanic Female, 60-64 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Hispanic Female, 60-64 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Hispanic Female, 60-64 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Hispanic Female, 60-64 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201802430, March 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Black Female, 40 Complainant Unavailable
additional details
Complaint #201603843, April 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question Hispanic Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 19 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 16 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201507842, August 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 30 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 30 Exonerated
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Complaint #201411924, September 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201114600, November 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 18 Exonerated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Discipline

Case: 2023-28120
Closed: 4/30/2024
Case Details:
  1. Wrongful entry of a premises.
  2. Wrongful search of a premises.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (10 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications

Case: 2022-26909
Closed: 7/13/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongful entry of a premises.
  2. Wrongful search of a premises.
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $54,000 total settlements.

Putillo, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150597/2021, Supreme Court - Richmond, May 20, 2021, ended July 8, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 18, 2019, near the Staten Island Expressway in Staten Island, Defendant Officers, including Officer Ranola, Detective Reich, Detective Gagliardi, and Sergeant Dalbero, wrongfully pulled Plaintiff over and Plaintiff was unlawfully searched, seized, and arrested by Defendants. Defendants wrongfully commenced prosecution against Plaintiff without probable cause or justification. On April 24, 2019 and June 12, 2019, all charges against Plaintiff were dismissed.

Allen et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03658, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$24,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint, Stipulation

Other Documents

Employment History Summary