Complaint #201500715,
January 29, 2015

Officer: Greiner, Christopher
Complainant: White Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Greiner, Christopher
Complainant: White Male, 43
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Terrell, Shante
Complainant: White Male, 43
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Greiner, Christopher
Complainant: White Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Terrell, Shante
Complainant: White Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Terrell, Shante
Complainant: White Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Greiner, Christopher
Complainant: White Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Terrell, Shante
Complainant: White Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Greiner, Christopher
Complainant: White Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Greiner, Christopher
Complainant: White Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Greiner, Christopher
Complainant: White Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Greiner, Christopher White Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Greiner, Christopher White Male, 43 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Terrell, Shante White Male, 43 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Greiner, Christopher White Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Terrell, Shante White Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Terrell, Shante White Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Greiner, Christopher White Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Terrell, Shante White Male, 43 Force: Gun Pointed Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Greiner, Christopher White Male, 43 Force: Gun Pointed Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Greiner, Christopher White Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Question Exonerated
Greiner, Christopher White Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalties

Terrell, Shante
Command Discipline - B

Greiner, Christopher
Command Discipline - B

Summary

At approximately 7:15 p.m. on January 29, 2015, [redacted] parked his car in a parking lot on at [redacted], within the confines of the 60th Precinct in Brooklyn. [redacted] remained in his vehicle and smoked a cigarette with his windows down and the motor running. An unmarked van stopped behind [redacted]'s car and Det. Christopher Greiner, of Brooklyn South Narcotics, got out. Det. Greiner was dressed in plainclothes and did not have his shield displayed. Det. Greiner approached [redacted]'s car and asked [redacted] what he was doing, but did not identify himself as a police officer (Allegation A). [redacted] replied that he was leaving and he drove out of the parking lot. [redacted] then drove to a parking garage at [redacted], approximately three blocks from the initial location to visit his ex-wife and kids. Once [redacted] was inside the garage, he noticed the same van following behind him. [redacted] stopped his car and backed approximately one car length towards the van to prevent it from entering the parking garage. Det. Shante Terrell, also of Brooklyn South Narcotics, and Det. Greiner exited the van and approached [redacted]'s car from opposite sides (Allegations B and C). Det. Terrell and Det. Greiner pointed their gun at [redacted] through the open windows of his car (Allegations D and E). Both Det. Terrell and Det. Greiner also repeatedly told him to "Get the fuck out of the car!" and "Don't fucking move!" (Allegation F and G). Det. Greiner, near the driver's door, briefly displayed his gold detective's shield. Det. Terrell also held up his shield on the passenger side. After approximately 10 seconds, Det. Greiner opened [redacted]'s door and [redacted] exited his car. Det. Greiner and Det. Terrell holstered their guns. Det. Greiner, frisked [redacted]'s legs, groin, waist, arms, and chest and then put his hands inside [redacted]'s pants pockets and removed [redacted]'s wallet, keys, cellphone, and cash (Allegations H and I). Det. Greiner removed [redacted]'s license from his wallet and then... Read report for details.


Details

Incident: January 29, 2015
Received: January 30, 2015
Closed: December 15, 2015

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 60th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Video evidence collected