Complaint #202103553,
June 11, 2021

Officer: Diaz, Christopher
Complainant: Male, 50-54
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Diaz, Christopher
Complainant: Male, 50-54
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Diaz, Christopher Male, 50-54 Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Diaz, Christopher Male, 50-54 Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

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

Diaz, Christopher
Forfeit vacation 3 days
Closed: Resolved by plea, October 28, 2024
APU Command Discipline B
Forfeit vacation 3 days / Command Discipline B

Summary

On June 11, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., [redacted] parked his car in the vicinity of 100 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. After parking, Detective Christopher Diaz from the 24th Precinct threatened to issue [redacted] a summons and tow his vehicle because he parked in a police parking spot. (Allegation A and B: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]) Read report for details.


Details

Incident: June 11, 2021
Received: June 12, 2021
Closed: September 7, 2022
Last Updated: October 31, 2024

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 24th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected