Christian M. Calvagna

Badge #3153, White Male, 28
Police Officer at 75th Precinct since May 2019, active
Service started January 2018, made $70,000 last year, Tax #964956

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Gun Pointed
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2019-21554
Closed: 7/5/2022

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Complaints

2 Complaints
6 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2 Unfounded
2 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202301732, February 2023
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
Complainant: Black, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201806615, August 2018
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202301732, February 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Handcuffs too tight Black, 25-29 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201806615, August 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 33 Unfounded
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Discipline

Case: 2019-21554
Closed: 7/5/2022
Case Details:
  1. Improper vehicle stop
  2. Improper use of force
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training


Lawsuits

Smith, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506705/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, March 8, 2022
Complaint
Description: On July 11, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk when Defendant NYPD officers, including Matthew McCurry, Michael Ardolino, Michael LaGattolla, Nicholas Conway, Sergio Castillo, Christian Calvagna, Joshua Navarro, and Michael Hansson unlawfully approached and stopped Plaintiff to question him about an argument he had with his wife several hours before. Defendants then seized and searched Plaintiff, despite lack of reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Plaintiff was accused him of a criminal act and was placed in overly-tight handcuffs, causing injury. While Plaintiff was in custody, Defendants went to the residence of Plaintiff's wife and lied to gain access and search the property. Defendants...

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional CCRB complaint #202004324