Complaint #202107408,
November 25, 2021

Officer: Malik, Muhammad
Complainant: Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Malik, Muhammad Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property 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

Malik, Muhammad
Command Discipline - A

Summary

On November 25th, 2021, at approximately 1:00AM, [redacted] and his girlfriend, [redacted] were inside [redacted]'s apartment at [redacted] in the Bronx. Police Officers Muhammad Malik and John Sosa, both from the 40th Precinct, arrived and told them someone called 311 to file a noise complaint and asked them to turn down the music volume. During the conversation, PO Malik threatened to take [redacted]'s speakers if he did not turn down the volume (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: November 25, 2021
Received: December 6, 2021
Closed: January 27, 2023

Reason for contact: Report-noise/disturbance
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 40th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: John Sosa