Complaint #201906319,
July 2, 2019

Officer: Hawk, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 21
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Hawk, Michael Black Male, 21 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Charges)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Hawk, Michael
Forfeit vacation 10 days
Closed: Plea Renegotiated by PC, March 27, 2023
APU Guilty
Suspension 10 days

Summary

On July 2, 2019, at approximately 4:30 p.m., [redacted]-year-old [redacted] and his [redacted]-year-old friend, [redacted], were sitting on a bench in front of P.S. 276, located at the corner of East 83rd Street and Avenue K in Brooklyn. PO Michael Hawk and PO [redacted] from the 69th Precinct, drove up towards the bench in an unmarked car. PO Hawk forcibly brought Mr. [redacted] to the ground and handcuffed him (Allegation A: Force, substantiated).
Mr. [redacted] and Mr. [redacted] were removed to the 69th Precinct stationhouse. Mr. [redacted] and Mr. [redacted] were released with summonses for unlawful [redacted] of marijuana (BR 08). Mr. [redacted] was treated by EMS while at the stationhouse and was removed to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. Mr. [redacted] sustained multiple serious injuries which are discussed below in greater detail.
This case was mentioned during the September 12, 2019 CCRB Board Meeting. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: July 2, 2019
Received: July 17, 2019
Closed: June 17, 2020

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 69th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Summons - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Robert Gallagher
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected