Complaint #201608412,
October 3, 2016

Officer: Taylor, William
Complainant: Black Female, 39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Taylor, William
Complainant: Black Female, 39
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer: Taylor, William
Complainant: Black Female, 39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Taylor, William
Complainant: Black Female, 39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Taylor, William
Complainant: Black Female, 39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Taylor, William
Complainant: Black Female, 39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Taylor, William Black Female, 39 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Exonerated
Taylor, William Black Female, 39 Offensive Language: Race Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other on December 9, 2024
Taylor, William Black Female, 39 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unsubstantiated
Taylor, William Black Female, 39 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Taylor, William Black Female, 39 Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Taylor, William Black Female, 39 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated

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.
'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.


Penalty

Taylor, William
Command Discipline - A

Summary

On October 3, 2016 at approximately 1:40 p.m., [redacted] was driving to work on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn when she was cut off by an unmarked black SUV. [redacted] tried to look at the SUV driver, but could not see anything because of his tinted windows. The SUV then went into the left lane and [redacted] went into the right lane. When the light became green, [redacted] turned right and then left into the NYCTA parking garage at 2828 Stillwell Avenue. While in the process of opening the parking garage gate, the black SUV approached [redacted] and rolled down its window. Deputy Inspector William Taylor, 60th Precinct, was in the driver's seat and Sgt. Ruben Duque, 60th Precinct, was in the passenger's seat. DI Taylor initially sought to find out if [redacted] was all right, but when she was uncooperative, he pulled behind her vehicle and informed her that he was stopping her for allegedly blocking a pedestrian in the crosswalk (Allegation A). DI Taylor asked [redacted] for her license and registration. In response, [redacted] repeatedly said, "I can't believe this shit." In response, DI Taylor allegedly said, "You're cursing at me? You're going to jail" (Allegation B). After DI Taylor obtained [redacted]s license and registration information, [redacted] asked DI Taylor if he could move his car because there were three refuse trucks trying to enter the parking garage, whose entrance they were blocking. DI Taylor replied that he would not move and [redacted] began to argue that it was unsafe for the refuse trucks to be on the street. DI Taylor told [redacted] to shut her mouth and then allegedly reached into her car, turned off her ignition, pulled out her keys and put them on top of his SUV (Allegation C). DI Taylor then called for backup and Sgt. Richard Cohen, PO Richard Scannell, PO Michael Masella and PO Andrew Sentouktsi of the 60th Precinct arrived. DI Taylor then approached [redacted] and they began arguing. DI Taylor told [redacted] that if she kept yelling, he would issue her another summons. She... Read report for details.


Details

Incident: October 3, 2016
Closed: May 3, 2017
Last Updated: December 11, 2024

Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 60th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Summons - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Richard Cohen, Ruben Duque, Michael Masella, Richard Scannell, Andrew Sentouktsi