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Joel Bolivar

Badge #1063Detective 3rd Grade · 042 Det Squad

New York City Police Department · since July 2008

Encounters
0
Complaints
6
Rating
—
Reviews
0

Complaint findings

From public oversight records
6Complaints
6Allegations
1Substantiated

Complaints

6 on file

Complaint #201602147

March 2016

Alleged Victim Unavailable

Force: Physical force

Force: Physical force
Black Male, 44 · Age 44
Alleged Victim Unavailable

Complaint #201900266

January 2019

Substantiated (Formalized Training)

Discourtesy: Word

Discourtesy: Word
Male
Substantiated (Formalized Training)Instructions

Complaint #201901270

February 2019

Unsubstantiated

Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card

Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Black Male, 31 · Age 31
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201907639

August 2019

Unsubstantiated

Discourtesy: Word

Discourtesy: Word
Hispanic Male, 50 · Age 50
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202001566

February 2020

Complainant Uncooperative

Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop

Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Black Male, 35 · Age 35
Complainant Uncooperative

Complaint #202003289

April 2020

Unfounded

Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)

Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Black Male, 35-39 · Age 35-39
UnfoundedNo penalty

Assignments

042 Det SquadCurrent
Detective 3rd Grade
10/11/2020 – present
42nd Precinct Detective SquadCurrent
Detective Grade 3
October 2020 – present
Detective
2/9/2022
Police Officer
7/8/2008
42nd Precinct
Detective Grade 3
Dates not recorded

Activity

Department figures as of Mar 25, 2026
5Recognitions
357Arrests
181Felony arrests
158Misdemeanor arrests
17Violation arrests
1Infraction arrests
0Other arrests

Awards

Excellent Police Duty
Mar 31, 2021
Excellent Police Duty
Sep 18, 2019
Excellent Police Duty
Sep 10, 2019
Excellent Police Duty
Aug 5, 2019
Excellent Police Duty
Jun 25, 2014

Training

Latest 12 of 255
2025 Equal Employment Opportunity Training - Sexual Harassment Awareness And Prevention
Oct 16, 2025
Vehicle Pursuits
Jan 30, 2025
Information Security Awareness Training 2024
Dec 16, 2024
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Visual Observer
Dec 12, 2024
Behavioral Health Emergency Assistance Response Division B-Heard
Dec 12, 2024
Leaving The Scene Collisions Investigative Best Practices
Dec 4, 2024
Driving While Intoxicated Awareness Video Module 1
Dec 4, 2024
Clt-Member-Employee Wellness
Nov 14, 2024
Northwell Direct Finest Care Program For Umos
Oct 14, 2024
Rape Is Rape
Sep 23, 2024
Level 1 And Level 2 Investigative Encounters
Jul 18, 2024
Assisting Survivors Of Sexual Based Violence With Access To Resources
Jul 7, 2024

No encounters or reviews on file yet.

Details

RankDetective 3rd Grade
Command042 Det Squad
DepartmentNew York City Police Department
StateNY
JurisdictionManhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island
Tax ID946793
DemographicsHispanic Male, 46
Reported pay (Last reported annual compensation)$147,846