Complaint #202502531,
March 16, 2025

Officer: Griffin, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Griffin, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Griffin, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Griffin, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Lopez, Nicholas
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Griffin, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Summons
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Griffin, Michael Black Male, 45-49 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Griffin, Michael Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Within NYPD Guidelines
Griffin, Michael Black Male, 45-49 Force: Handcuffs too tight Unfounded
Griffin, Michael Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Lopez, Nicholas Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Griffin, Michael Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Summons Substantiated (Charges)

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

Griffin, Michael
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Details

Incident: March 16, 2025
Received: March 17, 2025
Closed: July 20, 2026

Reason for contact: Parking violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 83rd Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Moving violation summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected