Complaint #202311705,
November 19, 2023

Officer: Lai, Shunjie
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Lai, Shunjie
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Disposition: Previously Adjudicated
Officer: Lai, Shunjie
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
NYPD Disposition: Previously Adjudicated
Officer: Lai, Shunjie
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Lai, Shunjie
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
NYPD Disposition: Formalized Training
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Lai, Shunjie Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Within NYPD Guidelines
Lai, Shunjie Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Disposition: Previously Adjudicated
Lai, Shunjie Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Action Substantiated (Formalized Training)
NYPD Disposition: Previously Adjudicated
Lai, Shunjie Black Male, 25-29 Force: Hit against inanimate object Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unfounded
Lai, Shunjie Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Question Substantiated (Formalized Training)
NYPD Disposition: Formalized Training
Unknown Officer Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unfounded

Conclusion Meanings:

'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.
'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.


Penalty

Lai, Shunjie
Formalized Training (Command Discipline - A)

Details

Incident: November 19, 2023
Received: December 13, 2023
Closed: May 2, 2025
Last Updated: June 13, 2025

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - subway
Location: Subway station/train
In NYPD 84th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Azharul Chowdhury, Layla Depalo, Aunduary Henry, Kieran Higgins, Russell Kenton, Carlos Serrano
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected