Anthony M. Paterno

Badge #4034, White Male
Police Officer at Patrol Borough Queens North since May 2024
Also served at 109th Precinct, 34th Precinct
Service started October 2021, made $61,600 last year, Tax #972853

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera

Complaints

1 Complaint
2 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202306878, February 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
additional details

Complaint #202306878, February 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Female, 30-34 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Force: Physical force Black Female, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
additional details

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.

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Lawsuits

Ruiz, Freddy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159809/2022, Supreme Court - New York, November 17, 2022
Complaint
Description: On July 11, 2022, Defendant, Anthony M. Paterno (shield #4034), was operating a New York City Police Department motor vehicle, specifically Van Number 8660 at the intersection of West 181st Street (Plaza Lafayette) at its intersection with Haven Avenue (access road to the Henry Hudson Parkway southbound) in the County, City and State of New York, which is a public roadway and/or thoroughfare. The Plaintiff, Freddy Ruiz, was a passenger in the motor vehicle at the above mentioned location, when the NYPD vehicle was involved in a vehicular crash. The occurrence was caused solely and wholly as a result of the carelessness, recklessness and negligence of the Defendants, in operation, management and control of their...