Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Discourtesy: Word
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Discourtesy: Word
Meir R. Benishai
Badge #17590,
White Male
Service
started July 2019,
made $62,000 last year,
Tax #967769
Complaints
3
Complaints
11
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
3
Exonerated
3
Unfounded
1
Unsubstantiated
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202302752,
April 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Black, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Black, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202105632,
September 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Action |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Command Discipline - B |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 1 day) |
Complaint #202104754,
July 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Female, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202302752, April 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black, 30-34 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black, 30-34 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black, 30-34 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202105632, September 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Action | Hispanic Male, 55-59 | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 55-59 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B | ||
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Hispanic Male, 55-59 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Hispanic Male, 55-59 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Hispanic Male, 55-59 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 1 day) | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202104754, July 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Female, 35-39 | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Female, 35-39 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 35-39 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Discipline
Case: 2023-27797
Closed: 4/6/2023
Case Details:
- Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
- Wrongfully searched a vehicle.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (1 day)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits.Dankwah, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511263/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, May 12, 2022
Reynolds, Keemont vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502576/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, February 8, 2022