Joseph P. Flynn

Badge #1562, White Male
Former Sergeant Detective Squad at Internal Affairs Bureau
Also served at 60th Precinct
Service started January 2004, ended May 2024, Tax #933782

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)

Lawsuit settlements:
$150,000   Berkovich, Alexander vs Police Officer Kats, Maxim, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV04795
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Complaints

5 Complaints
10 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
3 Complainant Unavailable
3 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201004507, April 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200809608, July 2008
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200716964, November 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #200711336, August 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200505590, May 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #201004507, April 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 21 Exonerated
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Complaint #200809608, July 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 44 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 47 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 47 Exonerated
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Complaint #200716964, November 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Complainant Unavailable
Offensive Language: Race Male Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Male Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #200711336, August 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 15 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200505590, May 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 18 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 18 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Instructions
additional details

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.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Berkovich, Alexander vs Police Officer Kats, Maxim, et al.
Case # 12CV04795, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 15, 2012, ended August 26, 2013
$150,000 Settlement

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