Tao Chen
Deputy Inspector
at
5th Precinct
since October 2022
Service
started July 2004,
made $210,000 last year,
active
Asian Male
Complaints
2
Allegations
0
Substantiated
2
Complaints
1
Unfounded
1
Unsubstantiated
June 2009 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
November 2005 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| June 2009 Complaint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | White Male, 22 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| November 2005 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | White Male, 21 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits.Roundtree et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 16CV04279, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, 2016
Pending
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Chen approached Plaintiffs while they were walking with friends, interrogated them, accused them of drinking in public, and then ordered other officers to "lock them up". Plaintiffs were forcefully handcuffed and arrested, brought to the Midtown South Precinct, strip-searched, and denied medical attention. The complaint does not mention if any charges were filed against them.
Taylor v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05634, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, 2012
Settled for undisclosed amount
Amended Complaint and Stipulation