Complaint #202008374,
May 30, 2020

Officer: Laird, Vansroy
Complainant: Asian Female, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Victim Unidentified
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Laird, Vansroy Asian Female, 25-29 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Force: Physical force Victim Unidentified

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 7:04 p.m. on May 30, 2020, [redacted] was participating in a large anti-police brutality march as it made its way past 728 5th Avenue in Manhattan. Numerous officers began to clear the street and set up barriers, and officers allegedly brought a civilian forcefully to the ground (Allegation A: Force: Physical Force: [redacted]). PO Vansroy Laird of the 17th Precinct approached [redacted] and ordered her to step back on to the sidewalk. [redacted] refused, and PO Laird grabbed her arm and brought her to the ground (Allegation B: Force: Physical Force: [redacted]). PO Laird handcuffed [redacted] and brought her to a police vehicle. The NYPD eventually released [redacted] from custody with a summons for disorderly conduct. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: May 30, 2020
Received: December 22, 2020
Closed: February 7, 2022

Reason for contact: Demonstration/protest
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD Midtown North Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Summons - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Stephen Frappier, Sefer Tafaruci, John Tourloukis
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected