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John Kountouris

Captain · 009 Precinct

New York City Police Department · since January 2005

Encounters
0
Complaints
13
Rating
—
Reviews
0

Complaint findings

From public oversight records
13Complaints
17Allegations
1Substantiated

Complaints

13 on file

Complaint #200609824

July 2006

Alleged Victim Unavailable

Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest

Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Black Female, 12 · Age 12
Alleged Victim Unavailable
Force: Physical force
Black Female
Complainant Uncooperative

Complaint #200707631

May 2007

Unsubstantiated

Abuse of Authority: Stop

Abuse of Authority: Stop
Black Male, 22 · Age 22
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201408369

August 2014

Exonerated

Force: Nonlethal restraining device

Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Male, 24 · Age 24
Exonerated

Complaint #201503887

February 2015

Exonerated

Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched

Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Exonerated

Complaint #201504422

May 2015

Exonerated

Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched

Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Hispanic Male, 33 · Age 33
Exonerated

Complaint #201900192

January 2019

Exonerated

Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property

Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Black Male, 30 · Age 30
Exonerated

Complaint #201901074

January 2019

Exonerated

Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital

Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Hispanic Male, 45 · Age 45
Exonerated

Complaint #201903734

February 2019

Unsubstantiated

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
White Male, 65 · Age 65
Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
White Male, 65 · Age 65
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201906104

June 2019

Alleged Victim Uncooperative

Force: Physical force

Force: Physical force
Female, 24 · Age 24
Alleged Victim Uncooperative

Complaint #202007360

September 2020

Complainant Unavailable

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Black Female, 31 · Age 31
Complainant Unavailable

Complaint #202307444

August 2023

Unfounded

Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital

Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Black Male, 30-34 · Age 30-34
Unfounded

Complaint #201214417

October 2012

Unsubstantiated

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Hispanic Male, 42 · Age 42
Substantiated (Command Discipline)Instructions
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Hispanic Male, 42 · Age 42
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201104137

March 2011

Exonerated

Force: Physical force

Force: Physical force
Hispanic Male, 34 · Age 34
Exonerated
Force: Physical force
Hispanic Male, 34 · Age 34
Exonerated

Discipline

1 on file

Charge

Date unavailable
GuiltyDISMISSAL PROBATION (12 month(s) ), SUSPENDED W/O PAY (5 day(s) ), VACATION DAYS (45 day(s) )

Failed to supervise while on-duty.

Failed to supervise while on-duty.
Guilty
ChargeDISMISSAL PROBATION (12 month(s) ), SUSPENDED W/O PAY (5 day(s) ), VACATION DAYS (45 day(s) )
Failed to make proper notifications while on duty.
Guilty
ChargeDISMISSAL PROBATION (12 month(s) ), SUSPENDED W/O PAY (5 day(s) ), VACATION DAYS (45 day(s) )
Failed to properly prepare a property invoice worksheet while on duty.
Guilty
ChargeDISMISSAL PROBATION (12 month(s) ), SUSPENDED W/O PAY (5 day(s) ), VACATION DAYS (45 day(s) )
Made misleading statements during an official Department interview.
Guilty
ChargeDISMISSAL PROBATION (12 month(s) ), SUSPENDED W/O PAY (5 day(s) ), VACATION DAYS (45 day(s) )

Assignments

009 PrecinctCurrent
Captain
3/31/2025 – present
9th PrecinctCurrent
Captain
March 2025 – present
Captain
8/30/2024
Lieutenant
9/28/2018
Sergeant
3/26/2010
Police Officer
1/10/2005
Midtown North Precinct
Captain
Dates not recorded
Patrol Borough Manhattan South
Captain
Dates not recorded
30th Precinct
Captain
Dates not recorded
41st Precinct
Captain
Dates not recorded
40th Precinct
Captain
Dates not recorded
81st Precinct
Captain
Dates not recorded
75th Precinct
Captain
Dates not recorded

Activity

Department figures as of Mar 25, 2026
6Recognitions
57Arrests
17Felony arrests
36Misdemeanor arrests
4Violation arrests
0Infraction arrests
0Other arrests

Awards

Meritorious Police Duty
Dec 9, 2020
Excellent Police Duty
May 10, 2019
Excellent Police Duty
Dec 31, 2014
Excellent Police Duty
Aug 28, 2013
Excellent Police Duty
Mar 13, 2012
Excellent Police Duty
Sep 13, 2011

Training

Latest 12 of 349
Three Foot Polycarbonate Shield With Door Bag
Mar 13, 2026
Right To Know Act Video
Mar 13, 2026
Professional Communication And Avoiding Discourtesy Video
Mar 13, 2026
Lgbtqia Plus Training And Awareness 2026
Feb 13, 2026
Suicide Awareness Video
Jan 7, 2026
Vehicle Pursuits Video
Dec 9, 2025
Outer Vest Carrier Tactics
Dec 9, 2025
Supervisor Responsibilities: Sqf Module 11
Oct 22, 2025
Microsoft 365 Collaboration Essentials-Transitioning From Office 2016
Oct 22, 2025
Kevin And Avonte Safe Home Program
Oct 22, 2025
Introduction To The New 311 Radio Code
Oct 22, 2025
Extreme Risk Protection Order (Erpo)
Oct 22, 2025

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Details

RankCaptain
Command009 Precinct
DepartmentNew York City Police Department
StateNY
JurisdictionManhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island
Tax ID936886
DemographicsWhite Male
Reported pay (Last reported annual compensation)$204,453