Complaint #201805726,
July 6, 2018

Officer: York, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: York, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: York, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Burnett, Patrick
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Burnett, Patrick
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Burnett, Patrick
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: York, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
York, Michael Black Male, 28 Force: Physical force Exonerated
York, Michael Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
York, Michael Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Burnett, Patrick Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Burnett, Patrick Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Burnett, Patrick Black Male, 28 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Exonerated
York, Michael Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unfounded

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalties

Burnett, Patrick
Command Discipline - B

York, Michael
Command Discipline - B

Summary

On July 6, 2018, at approximately 4:20 p.m., PO Michael York and PO Patrick Burnett, of the 79th Precinct, stopped [redacted] in front of the NYCHA Tompkins houses at 212 Throop Avenue, in Brooklyn, for purchasing narcotics in a hand-to-hand transaction. PO York used physical force against [redacted] (Allegation A: Force, [redacted]). PO Burnett struck [redacted] with his asp (Allegation B: Force, [redacted]). PO York and PO Burnett failed to obtain medical treatment for [redacted] (Allegations C and D: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). PO York allegedly refused to provide medical treatment for [redacted] (Allegation E: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]).
At the 79th Precinct stationhouse, PO York and PO Burnett refused to obtain medical treatment for [redacted] (Allegations F and G: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). [redacted] was arrested and charged with [redacted]. [redacted] did not sustain any physical injuries, but was transported to [redacted] and vomited up two glassines of heroin. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: July 6, 2018
Received: July 16, 2018
Closed: January 16, 2019

Reason for contact: Report-possession/sale of narcotics
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 79th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected