Complaint #201808394,
September 10, 2018

Officer: Benzant, Luis
Complainant: Black Male, 45
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Benzant, Luis
Complainant: Black Male, 45
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Benzant, Luis
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Benzant, Luis Black Male, 45 Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Exonerated
Benzant, Luis Black Male, 45 Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Exonerated
Benzant, Luis Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated

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

On an unknown date in 2018, PO Luis Benzant and PO Jessica Koehler, of the 105th Precinct, stopped next to [redacted]'s vehicle, which was parked on a sidewalk. PO Benzant told [redacted] that he would receive a summons (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority: Exonerated). PO Benzant told [redacted] that they would tow the car (Allegation B: Abuse of Authority: Exonerated)." An unidentified employee who works for the parking company next to the location cursed at PO Benzant, and PO Benzant allegedly responded, "What the fuck did you say?" and "Fuck you, you're an asshole"(Allegation C: Discourtesy: Unsubstantiated). [redacted] moved his vehicle and it was not towed. [redacted] did not receive a summons. Read report for details.


Details

Received: September 10, 2018
Closed: April 24, 2019

Reason for contact: Parking violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 105th Precinct Queens

Witness Officers: Jessica Koehler