Sergio Merino

Badge #7452, Hispanic Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at 20th Precinct Detective Squad
Also served at 32nd Precinct
Service started January 2004, ended February 2022, Tax #933993

Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2015-13402
Closed: 6/25/2015

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Complaints

5 Complaints
12 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
4 Exonerated
7 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201400110, December 2013
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, May 2017
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200915041, September 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200906871, April 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200805056, April 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200615753, November 2006
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201400110, December 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 22 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 22 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 22 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 22 Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, May 2017
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200915041, September 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 20 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 20 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200906871, April 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 43 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200805056, April 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200615753, November 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 36 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.
'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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2015-13402
Closed: 6/25/2015
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: While on-duty, was discourteous to a person known to the Department
Penalty: Vacation days (5 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Torrence, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 450235/2016, Supreme Court - New York, November 6, 2015

Escoffier, Dana N. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03918, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 13, 2014
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