Complaint #201701686,
February 27, 2017

Officer: Simpson, Audon
Complainant: Male, 33
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Simpson, Audon
Complainant: Male, 33
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Simpson, Audon Male, 33 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Simpson, Audon Male, 33 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Unknown Officer Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest 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.
'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.


Summary

At approximately 1:22 p.m. on February 27, 2017, in the vicinity of 230 Vesey Street in Manhattan, [redacted] was driving his taxi cab when PO Audon Simpson of the 1st Precinct stopped [redacted] Is vehicle and issued him a summons for parking his cab in a "no standing any time" zone. [redacted] exited his taxi, approached PO Simpson, and protested that he did not deserve to receive the summons. PO Simpson allegedly told [redacted] "Shut up, get the fuck in the car" (Allegation A). [redacted] and PO Simpson continued arguing. Two unidentified officers approached, and PO1 allegedly told [redacted] to get inside his taxi or he would be arrested (Allegation B). PO Simpson also threatened to arrest [redacted] (Allegation C). [redacted] reentered his taxi and drove away.
This case was delayed due to difficulties identifying officers. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: February 27, 2017
Received: March 3, 2017
Closed: September 22, 2017

Reason for contact: Parking violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 1st Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Parking summons issued