Complaint #202105666,
September 21, 2021

Officer: Cohen, Christopher
Complainant: White Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Cohen, Christopher White Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

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

Cohen, Christopher
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Summary

On September 21, 2021, at approximately 4:00 PM, [redacted] walked up to the entrance of the 113th Precinct stationhouse with the intention to file a complaint against a police officer. [redacted] told Police Officer Christopher Cohen of the 113th Precinct that he wanted to file a complaint against a police officer next to the front entrance. PO Cohen told [redacted] that that he cannot file a complaint at the stationhouse (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority – Refusal to process civilian complaint, [redacted]). PO Cohen instructed [redacted] to file his complaint online, call 311, or call the CCRB directly. There were no summonses issued or any arrests made as a result of this incident. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: September 21, 2021
Closed: November 3, 2022

Reason for contact: C/V at PCT to file complaint of crime
Location: Police building
In NYPD 113th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued