Jose L. Caban

Badge #1324, Hispanic Male

Former Sergeant at Police Service Area 5

Also served at Housing Borough Manhattan Impact Response Team, 49th Precinct, Police Service Area 7

Service started July 2002, ended July 2022, Tax #929805

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force (3)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Offensive Language: Race

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2018-18547

Closed: 2/14/2018

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Lawsuit settlements:
$5,000 Greathouse, Tyquan vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 024857/2019E
$35,000 Castro, Brian vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 034384/2018E
$75,000 Melendez, Gregorio vs City of New York, et al., 2010 BCSC BCSC 306069/2010
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Complaints

19 Complaints

55 Allegations

8 Substantiated

1 Substantiated (Instructions)

1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

6 Substantiated (Charges)

3 Alleged Victim Unavailable

6 Complainant Uncooperative

1 Complaint Withdrawn

11 Exonerated

8 Unfounded

18 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201707277, September 2017

Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion:	APU Closed: Retained, with discipline
APU Case Status:	Closed: Retained, with discipline, March 2020
Penalty:	Forfeit vacation 20 days
Documents:	Complaint Closing Report

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Complaint #201706354, July 2017

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion:	APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty:	Forfeit vacation 4 days
APU Case Status:	Closed: Resolved by plea, June 2021
Penalty:	Forfeit vacation 4 days
Documents:	APU Quarterly Report summary

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Complaint #201707354, July 2017

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant:	Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion:	Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion:	Complainant Uncooperative

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Complaint #201706160, July 2017

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant:	Black Female, 22
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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Complaint #201705685, July 2017

Allegation:	Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant:	Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant:	Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant:	Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant:	Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Black Female, 23
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Penalty:	Command Discipline - B
Documents:	Complaint Closing Report

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Complaint #201408376, August 2014

Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Documents:	Complaint Closing Report

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Complaint #201114155, October 2011

Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	Black Female, 44
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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Complaint #201015480, November 2010

Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	White Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion:	Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant:	White Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion:	Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant:	White Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion:	Complainant Uncooperative

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Complaint #201011124, August 2010

Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Male
CCRB Conclusion:	Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation:	Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant:	Male
CCRB Conclusion:	Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant:	Female
CCRB Conclusion:	Complainant Uncooperative

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Complaint #200911378, July 2009

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant:	White Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	White Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant:	White Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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Complaint #200905621, April 2009

Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion:	Complaint Withdrawn

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Complaint #200807131, May 2008

Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Allegation:	Offensive Language: Race
Complainant:	Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Allegation:	Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant:	Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

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Complaint #200711818, August 2007

Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Force: Handcuffs too tight
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Male
CCRB Conclusion:	Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Instructions)
Penalty:	Instructions

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Complaint #200309332, November 2003

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

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Complaint #200308561, October 2003

Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

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Complaint #200308047, October 2003

Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	White Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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Complaint #200307029, September 2003

Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Female, 44
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant:	Hispanic Female, 44
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant:	Hispanic Female, 44
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded

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Complaint #200306533, July 2003

Allegation:	Offensive Language: Race
Complainant:	Black Female, 68
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Complainant:	Black Female, 68
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant:	Black Female, 68
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant:	Black Female, 68
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion:	Charge Dismissed - DCT
Penalty:	No penalty

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Complaint #200302188, March 2003

Allegation:	Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone
Complainant:	Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Complainant:	Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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Complaint #201707277, September 2017
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Male, 16	Substantiated (Charges)
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Male, 16	Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Retained, with discipline
APU Case Status: Closed: Retained, with discipline, March 2020
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 20 days
Documents:	Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201706354, July 2017
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	Hispanic Male, 23	Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 4 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, June 2021
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 4 days
Documents:	APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #201707354, July 2017
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop	Black Male, 27	Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force	Black Male, 27	Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201706160, July 2017
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number	Black Female, 22	Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201705685, July 2017
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed	Black Male, 21	Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop	Black Male, 21	Exonerated
Force: Physical force	Black Male, 21	Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Physical force	Black Male, 21	Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)	Black Male, 21	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk	Black Male, 21	Exonerated
Force: Physical force	Black Female, 23	Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
Documents:	Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201408376, August 2014
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word	Hispanic Male, 29	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)	Hispanic Male, 29	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest	Hispanic Male, 29	Unsubstantiated
Documents:	Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201114155, October 2011
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force	Black Male, 39	Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word	Black Female, 44	Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201015480, November 2010
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word	White Male, 21	Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged	White Male, 21	Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	White Male, 21	Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201011124, August 2010
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force	Male	Alleged Victim Unavailable
Force: Hit against inanimate object	Male	Alleged Victim Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Stop	Female	Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200911378, July 2009
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop	White Male, 27	Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word	White Male, 27	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest	White Male, 27	Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200905621, April 2009
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Male, 30	Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200807131, May 2008
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force	Black Male, 27	Exonerated
Force: Physical force	Black Male, 27	Unfounded
Force: Physical force	Black Male, 27	Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word	Black Male, 27	Unfounded
Offensive Language: Race	Black Male, 27	Unfounded
Force: Gun Pointed	Black Male, 27	Exonerated
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Complaint #200711818, August 2007
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Male, 17	Unsubstantiated
Force: Handcuffs too tight	Hispanic Male, 17	Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Male, 18	Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word	Hispanic Male, 18	Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Male, 18	Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Male	Alleged Victim Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Stop	Hispanic Male, 18	Substantiated (Instructions)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200309332, November 2003
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search	Hispanic Male, 16	Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Male, 16	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop	Hispanic Male, 21	Exonerated
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Complaint #200308561, October 2003
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force	Black Male, 23	Exonerated
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Complaint #200308047, October 2003
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word	White Male, 38	Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200307029, September 2003
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Female, 44	Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest	Hispanic Female, 44	Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest	Hispanic Female, 44	Unfounded
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Complaint #200306533, July 2003
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race	Black Female, 68	Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons	Black Female, 68	Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest	Black Female, 68	Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number	Black Female, 68	Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Charge Dismissed - DCT
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #200302188, March 2003
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone	Black Male, 42	Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons	Black Male, 42	Unsubstantiated
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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.

'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

'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: 2018-18547

Closed: 2/14/2018

Case Details:

Guilty: Wrongfully searched a vehicle.

Penalty: Vacation days (4 days)

Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $115,000 total settlements.

Greathouse, Tyquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024857/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 29, 2019, ended February 26, 2020
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 8, 2017, Plaintiff was lawfully within the vicinity of 745 E. 152nd St, Bronx, NY. Several NYC Police Officers, including defendants Caban, Cordero and Doe approached Plaintiff. Plaintiff was forced to the ground at gunpoint by defendant officers. The officers slammed Plaintiff into the ground. Plaintiff was handcuffed, punched in the back of the head several times and subjected to unlawful use of force by defendants. The officers unlawfully searched Plaintiff. Defendants recovered no contraband from Plaintiff. Defendants placed Plaintiff into handcuffs and under arrest, and transported him to the precinct. Defendant officers falsely informed the Bronx DA they observed Plaintiff commit various crimes to...

Castro, Brian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 034384/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 21, 2018, ended June 22, 2023
$35,000 Settlement

Hall, Dwight vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 032316/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 2, 2018

Melendez, Gregorio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306069/2010, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 22, 2010, ended November 28, 2018
$75,000 Settlement