Complaint #202103284,
May 31, 2021

Officer: Moussannef, Daniel
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Moussannef, Daniel
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Moussannef, Daniel
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Moussannef, Daniel
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Moussannef, Daniel
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Moussannef, Daniel
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Summons
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Moussannef, Daniel Hispanic Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Unfounded
Moussannef, Daniel Hispanic Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Unsubstantiated
Moussannef, Daniel Hispanic Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography Exonerated
Moussannef, Daniel Hispanic Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Moussannef, Daniel Hispanic Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography Exonerated
Moussannef, Daniel Hispanic Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Summons Substantiated (Charges)

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.
'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.


Penalty

Moussannef, Daniel
Forfeit vacation 10 days
Closed: Resolved by plea, October 2, 2023
APU Command Discipline B
Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B

Summary

On May 31, 2021, at approximately 4:06 p.m., [redacted] was standing near his car, which was parked in front of Nathan's Famous, located at 1310 Surf Avenue in Brooklyn, while his friends [redacted] and [redacted] 12-year-old daughter, [redacted] were getting food inside the restaurant. Police Officer Daniel Moussannef and Police Officer Richard Napolitano, both of the 60th Precinct, approached, and PO Moussannef allegedly threatened to tow [redacted] car (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]) and arrest him if he did not produce identification Allegation B: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]. PO Moussannef allegedly refused [redacted] request for a business card (Allegation C: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]), and took a photograph of [redacted] and [redacted] (Allegation D-E: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). PO Moussannef issued [redacted] a summons for disorderly conduct (Allegation F: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]) as well as summonses for engine idling, improperly displayed license plate, obstructed Vehicle Information Number ("VIN"), and parking by a fire hydrant. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: May 31, 2021
Received: June 1, 2021
Closed: September 23, 2022

Reason for contact: Parking violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 60th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Parking summons issued

Witness Officers: Richard Napolitano
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected