Complaint #201610448,
November 15, 2016

Officer: Neon, Novaidul
Complainant: White Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer: Neon, Novaidul
Complainant: White Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Levine, Christopher
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Levine, Christopher
Complainant: White Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Kara, Philip
Complainant: White Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Kara, Philip
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Neon, Novaidul White Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Other Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Neon, Novaidul White Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Exonerated
Levine, Christopher Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Levine, Christopher White Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Exonerated
Kara, Philip White Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Exonerated
Kara, Philip Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated

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.


Penalty

Neon, Novaidul
Formalized Training

Summary

On November 15, 2016, at approximately 9:30 p.m., PO Christopher Levine and PO Philip Kara of the 94th Precinct responded to [redacted] in Brooklyn in search of [redacted] Police Department had contacted the 94th Precinct regarding a complaint made against [redacted] regarding remarks he made via Twitter and during a class he teaches and had requested that the NYPD perform a wellness check on him. Upon arrival, PO Levine and PO Kara entered [redacted] 's apartment, which he shares with his boyfriend [redacted] (Allegations A and B). PO Levine and PO Kara questioned [redacted] about the comments, and then informed him that he would need to go to the hospital for a psychological evaluation. During their conversation, [redacted] asked whether he could refuse to go, and he was allegedly told by PO Levine and PO Kara that he could refuse but would be removed forcibly if he did not comply (Allegations C and D). The officers then requested Sgt. Novaidul Neon of the 94th Precinct to the scene to confirm whether it was necessary that [redacted] be removed to the hospital. Sgt. Neon confirmed to [redacted] that he needed to go to the hospital (Allegation E). [redacted] asked Sgt. Neon if he could refuse to go, and Sgt. Neon reiterated that he could refuse but would be removed forcibly if he did not comply (Allegation F). An ambulance was requested and [redacted] was transported to [redacted] Hospital in Manhattan for a psychological evaluation. This case was added to the sensitive case list when filed due to news articles about the incident in several news outlets, including [redacted] (BR 11). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: November 15, 2016
Received: December 22, 2016
Closed: May 15, 2017

Reason for contact: EDP aided case
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 94th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Jerry Eustache