David R. Small

Badge #5763, Black Male
Former Detective Specialist at 79th Precinct
Service started March 2000, ended May 2022, Tax #926133

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Stop

Lawsuit settlements:
$13,750   Hines, Nykia vs P.O. Samuel, Smithu, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 14CV05955
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Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
3 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Exonerated

Complaint #201504713, June 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201307533, August 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200911681, July 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 53
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201504713, June 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 41 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 41 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 41 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201307533, August 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 17 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200911681, July 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 53 Exonerated
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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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Hines, Nykia vs P.O. Samuel, Smithu, et al.
Case # 14CV05955, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 16, 2015, ended May 7, 2015
$13,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 2, 2014, at approximately 6:00 AM, plaintiff witnessed defendant police officers assaulting her boyfriend in the vicinity of Tompkins Ave. and Quincey St. in Brooklyn. When plaintiff asked why defendant police officers were assaulting her boyfriend, a defendant police officer handcuffed and falsely arrested her. Plaintiff was taken to the 79th Precinct, where she was searched and had her shoes and jacket taken from her; she was left barefoot in the cell. A male officer entered the cell and groped plaintiff under her dress, while pretending to conduct a pat down search. Plaintiff pleaded for a female officer to conduct the search, but another male officer entered the cell and proceeded to assault...

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter