{"active":true,"first_name":"Derek","last_name":"Sambolin","race":"Hispanic","gender":"Male","rank":"SGT SA","command":{"command":"TB SOD","assignment_date":"2024-01-05","id":"396"},"shield_no":2201,"taxid":"943771","complaint_ids":[202311367,202311011,202300747,202208708,202202837,201804123,201507834,201504268,201405511,201404729,201403847,201311753,201300228,201208245,201102343,201102296,201014395,201009309,200906024,200818368,200806906,200801475],"command_history":[{"command":"073 PCT","id":"73pct"},{"command":"BKLN CT","id":"36"},{"command":"NAR DIV"},{"command":"NARCBQS","id":"132"},{"command":"TB DT33","id":"TB33"}],"appt_date":"2007-01-10","age":42,"middle_initial":"H","shield_no_history":[6906,6902],"lawsuits":[{"name":"Stora, Skiboky vs City of Ny, et al.","start_date":"2022-12-08","disposition_date":"2025-02-11","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"Zero Disposition","docket":"016913-2022","court":"Civil Court - Kings"},{"name":"Evans, Shawn vs City of Ny, Sambolin, Derek H., et al.","start_date":"2022-11-04","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"532031/2022","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","summary":"On November 16, 2021, P.O. SAMBOLIN, SIEVERS, and JOHN DOEs 1-2 approached Plaintiff, black, and stopped while Plaintiff was lawfully in front of 1129 Myrtle Avenue. P.O.s arrested and handcuffed the Plaintiff without lawful reason to warrant to arrest of Plaintiff. Upon arrival at the jail, P.O. subjected Plaintiff to a humiliating search and confiscated all his money and personal belongings. Due to a false criminal complaint, Plaintiff had to appear publicly as a criminal defendant in court. On February 8, 2022, all charges against Plaintiff were dismissed.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=gwDOuqD98NVmaJCAQPlrFg==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Evans, Shawn vs City of Ny, et al.","start_date":"2022-11-01","disposition_date":"2024-06-17","payout_amount":20000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"531640/2022","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","summary":"On January 13, 2022, in Brooklyn, Plaintiff, who is black, was stopped for no reason by Defendants NYPD Police Officers DEREK SAMBOLIN, MICHAEL SILVERS, ANTHONY M. MARMORALE, and JOHN DOEs # 1-2. Despite lacking probable cause, Defendants proceeded to handcuff, arrest, imprison, and prosecute Plaintiff. Eventually, the charges were dismissed.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=ACX1DaB9eSLiUjC25xNEYQ==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"G., K. an Infant By Ng Doyley, Phillip, et al. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2020-07-23","disposition_date":"2024-05-21","payout_amount":65000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"20CV03109","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Sambolin, Derek H.","summary":"On April 13, 2019, plaintiffs Phillip and Latoya Doyley were sleeping in their residence when defendant Officers wearing all black broke the front door down brandishing their weapons and stormed up to the second floor. One of the defendant officers aimed his weapon at Phillip Doyley and shouted for him to get on the floor, and Phillip Doyley obeyed the officer's instruction. Latoya was awakened by all of the commotion and was ordered to get on the floor as well, which she complied with and both Phillip and Latoya Doyley were placed under arrest. While both Latoya and Phillip were handcuffed, one of the officers asked if Andrew Doyley was present at the residence and Phillip answered in the negative then asked for a warrant. Officer Agosto refused to present a warrant at that time however he stated that he would show the warrant at a later time. The defendant officers and Phillip went back-and-forth about Andrew's whereabouts to no avail. The defendant officers searched Andrews room, then demanded that Phillip call Andrew and request he come home, and Phillip called Andrew. Phillip was able to reach Andrew and told him to come home, after which the officers took the handcuffed Phillip outside of the residence and Latoya remained in the home. Phillip was then placed in a van and driven three blocks away by PO Khan. Andrew did not arrive for sometime so the Officers ordered Phillip to continue to call his son and give a false story to entice him to come home. After nine phone calls in a two and a half hour period, Andrew finaly returned home and was placed under arrest. Once Andrew was placed under arrest, Phillip and Latoya had their handcuffs removed. The officers then requested Phillip and Latoya sign the warrant, which both refused to do until the officers threatened to call ACS to take their other children away. The officers left after the warrant was signed and Latoya and Phillip then surveyed their property to find that Andrews room was trashed and their kitchen cabinets and refrigerator were emptied.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.450161/gov.uscourts.nyed.450161.24.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/17345285/doyley-v-does-1-6/"},{"name":"Fowler-Washington, Ikeem vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2019-12-02","disposition_date":"2023-12-22","payout_amount":150000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"19CV06590","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Sambolin, Derek H.","summary":"On December 16, 2017, plaintiff Ikeem Fowler-Washington was sleeping in home when defendant officers attacked him. The defendants hit plaintiff in his face with some object and struck plaintiff's body numerous times. Plaintiff bled and requested medical attention but was denied. Plaintiff was then transported to Jamaica Hospital so his injuries could be assessed and treated. The plaintiff received several stitches to close deep gashes on his face and was trasnported to a police precinct, however, the plaintiff continued to bleed profusely. Plaintiff was then transported to central booking where he was arraigned on several alleged false claims made by one or more of the defendants.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.441773/gov.uscourts.nyed.441773.14.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/16500186/fowler-washington-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Dennis, Lincoln, et al. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2019-08-12","disposition_date":"2024-11-19","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"Zero Disposition","docket":"712882/2019","court":"Supreme Court - Queens","officer_name":"Sambolin, Derek H.","summary":"On or about May 10, 2019, plaintiffs were inside their residence, when defendant POs Sambolin and John and Jane Doe, without a warrant or probable cause, entered the residence and arrested them, falsely accusing one of the plaintiffs of criminal possession of controlled substances.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=WdDsSM/fpUx4n2RxTrKHlg==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Mceachin, Guy vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2019-05-14","disposition_date":"2023-08-30","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"Administrative Closing","docket":"702663/2019","court":"Supreme Court - Queens","officer_name":"Sambolin, Derek H.","summary":"On August 11, 2017, plaintiff was lawfully present inside his uncle's apartment at 13-10 Redfern Ave, Queens, NY, when defendant officers unlawfully entered the apartment and searched the premises and individuals present without legal justification. Plaintiff was unlawfully handcuffed and transported to the 101st Precinct where he was searched, photographed, fingerprinted, and placed in a holding cell. Plaintiff was transported to Queens Central Booking and placed in a holding cell. Defendant officers intentionally provided the Queens DA with false information regarding their basis for arresting and prosecuting plaintiff and falsely charged plaintiff with crimes he did not commit. On August 12, 2017, after 30 hours in unlawful custody, plaintiff was arraigned in Queens Court and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree. The judge set bail, which plaintiff was unable to post, and plaintiff was remanded to Riker's Island. On August 16, 2017, the grand jury indicted plaintiff. While in custody at Rikers, plaintiff was assaulted by NYC Correction Officers and suffered physical injuries, including but not limited to pain to his ribs. On August 25, 2017, after 4 days in unlawful custody, plaintiff was able to post bail and was released from custody. Plaintiff was required to make five additional court appearances. On November 17, 2017 the Judge agreed to dismiss all charges.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=SdiY/TUdwJeNQbsXR4p3/A==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Britton, Keon, et al. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2015-11-24","disposition_date":"2016-05-19","payout_amount":45000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"15CV06710","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Sambolin, Derek H.","summary":"Defendant officers warrantlessly entered Plaintiff's home on multiple occasions searching for a suspect. On this occasion, defendant Sambolin created arrest paperwork in which he stated that the defendants had recovered a decorative sword, a machete, a gravity knife, and marijuana from the premises. DA declined to prosecute.","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4921323-Britton-et-al-v-The-City-Of-New-York-et-al"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5378254-Britton-et-al-v-The-City-Of-New-York-et-al","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4324996/britton-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Keene, Andre vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2015-07-09","disposition_date":"2017-09-29","payout_amount":20000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"15CV03919","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Sambolin, Derek H.","summary":"At 2:30 AM defendant officers arrived at the plaza in an marked police vehicles and flashed their lights. Defendant officers drew their guns. After hearing \"gun\", plaintiff ran towards a fence where an NYPD vehicle allegedly knocked him on the ground causing physical harm. Defendant officers then physically assaulted plaintiff, handcuffed him, and placed him in a cell at the 73rd precinct. Plaintiff was treated for a broken leg in the hospital. Plaintiff was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in Second Degree, Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the Second Degree, Resisting arrest and Criminal Possession of a weapon in the Fourth Degree.","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23589443-2017_keene_15cv03919","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13439457/keene-v-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Acosta, Walter vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2015-03-09","disposition_date":"2015-08-28","payout_amount":8000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"15CV01149","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Sambolin, Derek H.","summary":"On March 8, 2012 , plaintiff was driving with two friends in the back seat. Defendants pulled over plaintiff even though he had committed no traffic violation . Defendant arrested plaintiff without probable cause .","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4920504-Acosta-v-City-of-New-York-et-al","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13140554/acosta-v-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Blocker, Otto vs New York City Police Department, et al.","start_date":"2013-07-23","disposition_date":"2013-11-21","payout_amount":15000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"012838/2013","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","officer_name":"Sambolin, Derek H."},{"name":"Brice, Yves vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2013-07-22","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"011178/2013","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","officer_name":"Sambolin, Derek H."},{"name":"Callahan, Rayquan vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2013-06-26","disposition_date":"2014-01-22","payout_amount":55000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"13CV03607","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Sambolin, Derek H.","summary":"Plaintiff was returning from a party in Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn by subway with two friends. Shortly after exiting the rockaway avenue station of the C train, plaintiff and his friends happened to come across an acquaintance, Jevonte. Suddenly plaintiff and his friends and jevonte were stopped, questioned and frisked by several plainclothes officers from an unmarked car, including defendants Berardi, Franzel, and Sambolin. Plaintiff and two friends were not found to be in possession of contraband of any kind. Berardi noticed juvenile Jevonte holding midsection of his jacket as if he was secreting an object. Jevonte chose to run and was chased by Berardi. Plaintiff and his friends left the scene while Berardi was chasing Jevonte. Defendant Sambolin observed their departure and reported it to Berardi. Shortly thereafter Berardi observed Jevonte throw a firearm underneath a parked vehicle on Dean Street. Berardi apprehended Jevonte and recovered the firearm.\u000bDespite the fact that Jevonte's possession of a firearm had not been visible to plaintiff and his friends and that none of them possessed or were in constructive possession of the firearm, Berardi placed a radio call directing that they be arrested.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.344104/gov.uscourts.nyed.344104.9.0.pdf","type":"complaint"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4919869-Callahan-v-The-City-of-New-York"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4919870-Callahan-v-The-City-of-New-York"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13049749/callahan-v-city-of-new-york/"},{"officer_name":"Sambolin, Derek H.","disposition":"Settlement","start_date":"2012-11-27","disposition_date":"2013-02-28","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","docket":"022265/2012","name":"Anderson, Hopton vs New York City Police Department, et al.","payout_amount":15000},{"name":"Britton v. City of New York et al","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","plaintiff_race":"Black or African American","summary":"Plaintiff was in a storage room getting some clothes when defendant officers broke down the front door and entered the room. Defendant officers threw plaintiff on the floor, assaulted him, and then brought him to the 73rd precinct in handcuffs. The plaintiff was then charged with possession of marijuana but the DA declined to prosecute.","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4920778-Britton-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4920777-Britton-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"}],"docket":"15CV03659","officer_name":"Derek H. Sambolin","url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4324504/britton-v-city-of-new-york/"}],"discipline":[{"disposition_date":"2024-05-12","case_no":"2024-30495","recommendation":"Command Discipline - A","allegations":[{"desc":"Failed to activate their body worn camera.\r\nviolated patrol rules."},{"desc":"Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department."}]},{"disposition_date":"2023-11-06","case_no":"2023-28516","recommendation":"No disciplinary action","allegations":[{"desc":"Wrongful threat of force."}]},{"disposition_date":"2016-12-13","case_no":"2016-16768","penalty":"Vacation days (20 days)","charges":[{"desc":"Failed and neglected to properly safeguard his off-duty firearm.","disposition":"Guilty"},{"desc":"Improperly used a clip-on holster to carry his off-duty firearm.","disposition":"Guilty"}]}],"documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24441170-bronx-notified-officers-list-edited_redacted-redacted_redacted","type":"credibility-finding"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/26217486-9059-iab-c-2019-70/"}],"payroll":{"salary":"118056","regular":"117719","overtime":"72865","other":"21150","total":"211735"},"id":"7F87","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/7F87"}