Elijah E. Austin

Badge #833, Black Male, 42
Detective Grade 3 at 79th Precinct Detective Squad since June 2017, active
Also served at 79th Precinct, Patrol Borough Brooklyn North Specialized Units
Service started July 2007, made $165,000 last year, Tax #944338

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Discourtesy: Word


Complaints

5 Complaints
11 Allegations
5 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
3 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201707097, June 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #201507945, September 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201605706, May 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #201200232, January 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #201010737, August 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - DCT
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty: Vacation: 10 days
additional details

Complaint #201707097, June 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 28 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 28 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201507945, September 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 17 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 17 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201605706, May 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 22 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 22 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201200232, January 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201010737, August 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 22 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - DCT
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 22 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 26 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty: Vacation: 10 days
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: 2011-5606
Document
Opened: 9/14/2011
Closed: 11/26/2012
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: While off duty after becoming aware of an allegation of misconduct involving members of service, failed to notify the Internal Affairs Bureau and/or his Commanding Officer
  2. Guilty: While off duty while present at said incident failed to identify himself as a Member of Service to responding officers
Penalty: See Case#2011-6015 for penalty

Case: 2011-6015
Document
Opened: 1/17/2012
Closed: 11/26/2012
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Failed to provide name and shield when requested
  2. Guilty: Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department
  3. Guilty: Failed to wear his shield on an outer garment while present at a police incident
Penalty: Forfeiture of ten (10) vacation days


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Perez, Dajhoun vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 503399/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, February 1, 2023

Green, Stephon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 518442/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, August 24, 2021

Other Documents

DA Disclosure Letter