Complaint #201703835,
May 8, 2017

Officer: Schmitt, Stephen
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Parkinson, Paul
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Parkinson, Paul
Complainant: Black Male, 32
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Parkinson, Paul
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Parkinson, Paul
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Owens, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Owens, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Cheng, Keith
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Officer: Schmitt, Stephen
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Parkinson, Paul
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Schmitt, Stephen Black Male, 35 Discourtesy: Action Unsubstantiated
Parkinson, Paul Black Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Parkinson, Paul Black Male, 32 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Unsubstantiated
Parkinson, Paul Black Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Parkinson, Paul Black Male, 35 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Owens, Thomas Black Male, 35 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Officer(s) Unidentified
Owens, Thomas Black Male, 35 Force: Hit against inanimate object Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Officer(s) Unidentified
Cheng, Keith Black Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Schmitt, Stephen Black Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Parkinson, Paul Black Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Discourtesy: Action Officer(s) Unidentified
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Officer(s) Unidentified
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Officer(s) Unidentified
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Force: Hit against inanimate object Officer(s) Unidentified

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.
'Officer(s) Unidentified': Unable to identify the officers who committed the alleged misconduct
'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

Cheng, Keith
Command Discipline - A

Summary

On May 8, 2017, at approximately 7:30 p.m., PO Parkinson and PO Stephen Schmitt of the 71st Precinct stopped the vehicle in which [redacted] and [redacted] were occupants near [redacted] in Brooklyn (Allegations A and B). PO Parkinson stated to [redacted] "You're gonna get locked up [sic]," (Allegation C). PO Parkinson reached into [redacted] vehicle and removed [redacted] McDonald's cup (Allegation D). [redacted] attempted to call his lawyer, at which point PO Parkinson allegedly told him, "I don't give a fuck who you call," (Allegation E). Two unidentified officers arrived, and an unidentified officer allegedly frisked and searched [redacted] (Allegations F and G). PO Schmitt issued [redacted] and [redacted] summonses and allegedly threw [redacted] summons at [redacted] car (Allegation H) (Board Review 05; 06). [redacted] went to PO Schmitt's RMP to question the summons, at which point PO Parkinson allegedly put his foot on the gas pedal and revved the engine (Allegation I). After receiving the summons, [redacted] went to the 71st Precinct Stationhouse to file a complaint, but Sergeant Keith Cheng of the 71st Precinct refused to process his complaint (Allegation J). An unidentified officer allegedly told [redacted] "If you don't leave, I'm going to lock you up," (Allegation K). The unidentified officer and PO Thomas Owens of the 71st Precinct then pushed [redacted] toward the exit of the stationhouse and allegedly pushed him against the door (Allegation L, M, N, and O). An unidentified officer allegedly threw [redacted] cup on the ground (Allegation P). [redacted] head hurt as a result of the incident. An ambulance responded to his home, but [redacted] did not go to the hospital. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: May 8, 2017
Received: May 15, 2017
Closed: October 4, 2017

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 71st Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Summons - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Michael Ohalloran, Richard Weaver