Michael J. Mcnelis

Badge #1232, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at DA Queens
Service started December 1997, ended December 2022, Tax #920592

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Sexual Miscon (Inappropriate Touching)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-27225
Closed: 11/30/2022

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Complaints

1 Complaint
5 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202103616, May 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography
Complainant: Black Female, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Sexual Miscon (Inappropriate Touching)
Complainant: Black Female, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Female, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant
Complainant: Black Female, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Female, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Retired
APU Case Status: Closed: Retired, February 2023
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #202103616, May 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography Black Female, 55-59 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Sexual Miscon (Inappropriate Touching) Black Female, 55-59 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Female, 55-59 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant Black Female, 55-59 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Female, 55-59 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Retired
APU Case Status: Closed: Retired, February 2023
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
APU Quarterly Report summary
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.
'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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2022-27225
Closed: 11/30/2022
Case Details:
  1. Engaged in inappropriate conduct with an arrestee.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B