Christopher Alvarado

Badge #13479, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at Community Affairs Bureau Community Outreach Division since September 2023, active
Service started January 2004, made $139,000 last year, Tax #933607

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2017-18254
Closed: 8/4/2020

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Lawsuit settlements:
$17,500   Maxwell, Clifford vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV02317
$30,000   Holley, Branden, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV00286
$10,000   Jackson, Candace vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 14CV07503
$10,002   Spencer, Lawrence vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV04992
$35,000   Gordon, Nick vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV01432
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Complaints

9 Complaints
23 Allegations
3 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Charges)
7 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Complainant Unavailable
2 Complainant Uncooperative
6 Exonerated
4 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201401009, January 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201106090, April 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: White Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201105017, April 2011
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201100341, January 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201014461, October 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201008082, June 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201001696, January 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200804165, March 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200707265, May 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201401009, January 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Male Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Male Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Male Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Male Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201106090, April 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop White Female, 24 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201105017, April 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Male Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Pepper spray Male Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Male Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201100341, January 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 28 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 28 Exonerated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 28 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 28 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 28 Exonerated
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Complaint #201014461, October 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 42 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201008082, June 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Male Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201001696, January 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 23 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 23 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 23 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200804165, March 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 31 Exonerated
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Complaint #200707265, May 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 20 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 20 Complainant Uncooperative
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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: 2017-18254
Closed: 8/4/2020
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to remain at the scene of an off-duty incident.
  2. Guilty: Made false/misleading/inaccurate statements to supervisors/investigators/ada.
  3. Pleaded Guilty: Criminal mischief.
  4. Guilty: Failed to obey a lawful order/direction.
Penalty: Counseling, dismissal probation (12 months), ordered breath testing, pre-trial suspension days (31 days), vacation days (20 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 7 known lawsuits, $102,502 total settlements.

Maxwell, Clifford vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02317, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 23, 2015, ended October 30, 2015
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs car approached and searched by Officer Alvarado, who found nothing. Plaintiff still arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, which resulted in ACD.

Mcknight, Harold vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02037, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2015, ended December 22, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff on the street, searched him, arrested him, took him to the 75th Precinct, where he was released later that night and charges were dismissed

Holley, Branden, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00286, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 20, 2015, ended April 9, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiffs while they were sitting in a parked car, ordered them out, searched the car, and arrested them. Criminal charges were filed against them that were later ACD'd.

Jackson, Candace vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07503, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 7, 2015, ended September 14, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 8, 2013 Plaintiff Candace Jackson and a passenger were pulled over while driving by NYPD officers Christopher Alvarado and Jay Rivera. PO Alvarado ordered her to step out of the car, alleging that she was stopped when her tail light was broken. Plaintiff told the officers her tail light was not broken, to which they told her to shut up. The officers began searching Plaintiff's car without consent, and three more officers arrived (John Does 1-3). THe officers searched Plaintiff's car, handcuffed her and her passenger. Officer Alvarado then alleged he found marijuana. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct, photographed, and fingerprinted, and given a DAT. The DA's office later declined to prosecute.

Spencer, Lawrence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04992, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 2, 2014, ended January 21, 2016
$10,002 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: On August 26, 2011, plaintiff was driving an automobile in Brooklyn when he was ordered by unmarked police officers to pull over. Plaintiff had pills in an unmarked bottle, but had a formal prescription at home. He was subsequently arrested for unlawful possession of drugs.

Gordon, Nick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01432, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 7, 2014, ended September 4, 2014
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 5, 2013, Mr. Gordon was unlawfully detained and arrested, assaulted, and thereafter prosecuted on the false charge of marijuana possession. Plaintiff, at that time, was in an automobile with an acquaintance, around the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. Defendant Officers stopped the automobile, questioned and searched Mr. Gordon and the vehicle, and without probable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe any crime or offense had been committed, arrested and took Plaintiff to the 75th Precinct Stationhouse. Defendant officers took but did not return Mr. Gordon’s property, and prepared or allowed for false police reports accusing Plaintiff of marijuana possession. At Br...

Roc v. City of New York et al
Case # 007014/2012, Supreme Court - Kings

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional lawsuit 12CV7014