Complaint #201403847,
April 22, 2014

Officer: Brown, Paul
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer: Sambolin, Derek
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Sambolin, Derek
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Sambolin, Derek
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Sambolin, Derek
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Muller, Christophe
Complainant: Black Male
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Muller, Christophe
Complainant: Black Male
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Muller, Christophe
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Brown, Paul Black Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Sambolin, Derek Black Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Unsubstantiated
Sambolin, Derek Black Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unsubstantiated
Sambolin, Derek Black Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Unsubstantiated
Sambolin, Derek Black Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Unsubstantiated
Muller, Christophe Black Male Abuse of Authority: Frisk Unsubstantiated
Muller, Christophe Black Male Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unsubstantiated
Muller, Christophe Black Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalties

Muller, Christophe
Command Discipline - A

Brown, Paul
Command Discipline - A

Summary

On April 22, 2014, at approximately 3:52 p.m., PO Derek Sambolin and Sgt. Christopher Muller of the 73rd Precinct stopped the vehicle in which [redacted] and [redacted] were occupants. During his interaction with officers, PO Sambolin explained to [redacted] that he was pulled over because his right brake light was out. [redacted] admitted to the CCRB that his brake light was in fact broken when he was stopped by the officers. After running [redacted]s information, PO Sambolin asked [redacted] to step out of the vehicle. [redacted] stated, "No problem, I just need your name and badge after" (Allegation A). PO Sambolin then frisked over [redacted]s body and stuck his hands inside his front and back jean's pockets (Allegations B and C). PO Sambolin then continued frisking along [redacted]s thighs and down each leg to his ankles (within Allegation B). The frisk and search lasted approximately less than a minute. While standing on the driver's side of the vehicle, [redacted] observed Sgt. Muller frisking and searching [redacted] (Allegations D and E). [redacted] was then instructed to walk to the back of the vehicle. While at the back of the vehicle, a uniformed male and female officer arrived at the location. These officers were not identified by the investigation. At this time, [redacted] requested both of the officers' names and badges (within Allegation A and Allegation F). PO Sambolin then entered [redacted]s vehicle through the driver's side door. He then searched under his front seats and opened and looked inside the glove compartment. After searching the passenger side of the vehicle for approximately two to three minutes, PO Sambolin entered the driver's side of the vehicle. He did not see where he searched because Sgt. Muller told him to turn around (Allegation G). [redacted] then requested to speak to the sergeant. Sgt. Muller identified himself as the sergeant and [redacted] asked him for his name. PO Sambolin then yelled a name that sounded like "Mahoney or Mofoni." After PO Sambolin completed the... Read report for details.


Details

Incident: April 22, 2014
Closed: March 24, 2015

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 73rd Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued