Complaint #202003822,
May 31, 2020

Officer: Mullins, Edward
Complainant: Black Female, 25
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Mullins, Edward Black Female, 25 Abuse of Authority: Other 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

Mullins, Edward
Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline, November 8, 2021
APU Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline
Forfeit vacation 30 days

Summary

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on May 30, 2020, [redacted] was arrested during a protest against police violence. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on May 31, 2020, Sergeant Ed Mullins, the president of the Sergeants' Benevolent Association (SBA), made a post to the SBA's verified Twitter account, @SBANYPD, that included a screen shot of [redacted]'s arrest report. The image included [redacted]'s personal information, including her date of birth and address (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority – Other, [redacted]). Sergeant Mullins' post was subsequently deleted but has been documented and discussed in several news articles (Board Review #01-04).
Due to media attention, this case was added to the agency's list of sensitive cases. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: May 31, 2020
Received: June 1, 2020
Closed: February 11, 2021

Reason for contact: Demonstration/protest
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime