Richard M. Gadson

Badge #8528, Black Male
Former Police Officer at 77th Precinct
Also served at 75th Precinct, 79th Precinct
Service started July 2001, ended October 2021, Tax #928333

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Other
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched

Complaints

7 Complaints
13 Allegations
2 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Complaint Withdrawn
4 Exonerated
4 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201904570, May 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 68
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
additional details

Complaint #201508463, September 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 65
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: Black Female, 65
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201301925, March 2013
Allegation: Force: Other
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #201204947, April 2012
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200912641, August 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200807949, May 2008
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200305312, July 2003
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Female, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Instructions
additional details

Complaint #201904570, May 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 68 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201508463, September 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Physical force Black Female, 65 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Black Female, 65 Unfounded
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201301925, March 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Other Hispanic Male, 53 Exonerated
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Complaint #201204947, April 2012
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #200912641, August 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 44 Exonerated
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Complaint #200807949, May 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 41 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Black Female Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 41 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 41 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 31 Unfounded
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Complaint #200305312, July 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Female, 38 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Instructions
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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.
'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

Jordan v. City Of New York, et al
Case # 15CV08405, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached, accosted, falsely arrested and falsely imprisoned Plaintiff. Plaintiff was charged with various crimes, outcome of which was not specified.

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional CCRB complaint #201308590 and additional lawsuit 500433/2011