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Joseph Gulotta

Chief Of Transit · Transit Bureau

New York City Police Department · since January 1992

Encounters
0
Complaints
14
Rating
—
Reviews
0

Complaint findings

From public oversight records
14Complaints
19Allegations
2Substantiated

Complaints

14 on file

Complaint #9803953

September 1998

Unsubstantiated

Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse

Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #9900339

January 1999

Substantiated (Charges)

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Black Male
Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200000688

February 2000

Unsubstantiated

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Hispanic Male, 22 · Age 22
Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Hispanic Male, 22 · Age 22
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200100936

December 2000

Exonerated

Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search

Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Male, 17 · Age 17
Exonerated

Complaint #200200987

January 2002

Unfounded

Abuse of Authority: Property damaged

Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Hispanic Female, 58 · Age 58
Unfounded

Complaint #200710742

July 2007

Exonerated

Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched

Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Exonerated

Complaint #201107225

June 2011

Unsubstantiated

Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched

Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Black Female, 28 · Age 28
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201112211

September 2011

Exonerated

Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched

Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Exonerated

Complaint #201204275

March 2012

Complainant Uncooperative

Discourtesy: Word

Discourtesy: Word
Black Female, 44 · Age 44
Complainant Uncooperative

Complaint #201210050

August 2012

Substantiated (Instructions)

Abuse of Authority: Other

Abuse of Authority: Other
Black Male, 46 · Age 46
Substantiated (Instructions)Instructions

Complaint #201610150

December 2016

Unsubstantiated

Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest

Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Black Male, 32 · Age 32
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202200753

February 2022

Within NYPD Guidelines

Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises

Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #200716441

November 2007

Unsubstantiated

Discourtesy: Word

Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Male, 12 · Age 12
Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word
Male, 49 · Age 49
Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force
Male, 14 · Age 14
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201607599

September 2016

Unsubstantiated

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Black Female, 38 · Age 38
Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Black Male, 26 · Age 26
Unsubstantiated

Assignments

Transit BureauCurrent
Chief Of Transit
10/23/2024 – present
Transit BureauCurrent
Chief Of Transportation
October 2024 – present
Chief Of Transit
10/23/2024
Assistant Chief
7/28/2023
Deputy Chief
12/19/2019
Inspector
12/18/2015
Deputy Inspector
1/25/2013
Captain
7/2/2010
Lieutenant
11/25/2003
Sergeant
5/24/2000
Detective
9/29/1998
Police Officer
1/13/1992
Patrol Borough Staten Island
Chief Of Transportation
Dates not recorded
72nd Precinct
Chief Of Transportation
Dates not recorded
7th Precinct
Chief Of Transportation
Dates not recorded
114th Precinct
Chief Of Transportation
Dates not recorded
Patrol Borough Brooklyn North
Chief Of Transportation
Dates not recorded
73rd Precinct
Chief Of Transportation
Dates not recorded
67th Precinct
Chief Of Transportation
Dates not recorded
Detective Borough Brooklyn South
Chief Of Transportation
Dates not recorded

Activity

Department figures as of Mar 25, 2026
40Recognitions
1Arrests
0Felony arrests
1Misdemeanor arrests
0Violation arrests
0Infraction arrests
0Other arrests

Awards

Latest 12 of 40
Meritorious Police Duty
Sep 3, 2016
Meritorious Police Duty
Mar 17, 2016
Excellent Police Duty
Apr 8, 2013
Meritorious Police Duty
Mar 11, 2011
Meritorious Police Duty
Jan 25, 2011
Commendation - Community Service
Jan 1, 2010
Meritorious Police Duty
Jun 15, 2007
Excellent Police Duty
Feb 15, 2006
Excellent Police Duty
Feb 2, 2006
Excellent Police Duty
Feb 1, 2006
Excellent Police Duty
Jan 5, 2006
Excellent Police Duty
Dec 16, 2005

Training

Latest 12 of 229
Vehicle Pursuits Video
Jan 14, 2026
Supervisor Responsibilities: Sqf Module 11
Jan 14, 2026
Patrol Tactics
Jan 14, 2026
Outer Vest Carrier Tactics
Jan 14, 2026
Nypd Jouvert And West Indian Day-2025
Jan 14, 2026
Microsoft 365 Collaboration Essentials-Transitioning From Office 2016
Jan 14, 2026
Lgbtqia Plus Training And Awareness 2026
Jan 14, 2026
Introduction To The New 311 Radio Code
Jan 14, 2026
Extreme Risk Protection Order (Erpo)
Jan 14, 2026
Emergency Phrases In American Sign Language
Jan 14, 2026
Suicide Awareness Video
Jan 12, 2026
Special Victims Unit - Best Practices Guide Training
Jul 10, 2025

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Details

RankChief Of Transit
CommandTransit Bureau
DepartmentNew York City Police Department
StateNY
JurisdictionManhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island
Tax ID900369
DemographicsWhite Male, 54
Reported pay (Last reported annual compensation)$276,862