Complaint #201804387,
June 1, 2018

Officer: Derco, Christopher
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Derco, Christopher
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Derco, Christopher Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Derco, Christopher Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises 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.

Further details on conclusions.


Summary

At approximately 6:50 a.m. on June 1, 2018, officers from the 23rd Precinct [redacted] a search warrant at [redacted] and [redacted] home at [redacted], in Manhattan. The warrant had been obtained by PO Christopher Derco of the 23rd Precinct. The officers forcibly entered the apartment and searched two of the bedrooms inside (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority – Entry of premises, [redacted]; Allegation B: Abuse of Authority – Search of premises, [redacted]). Several items, including a manilla envelope, a sword and a bat, were removed from the apartment. Nobody was arrested during this incident. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: June 1, 2018
Received: June 4, 2018
Closed: January 24, 2019

Reason for contact: Execution of arrest/bench warrant
Location: NYCHA
In NYPD 23rd Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued