Anthony Ward

Badge #2439, Black Male
Detective Specialist at 79th Precinct since June 2012, active
Service started March 2000, made $179,000 last year, Tax #926281

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Discourtesy: Action
Untruthful Statement: False official statement
Untruthful Statement: Misleading official statement


Complaints

8 Complaints
17 Allegations
4 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
4 Complainant Uncooperative
3 Exonerated
3 Unfounded
2 Unsubstantiated
1 Victim Unidentified

Complaint #202300719, January 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202103534, June 2021
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Female, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #202005005, July 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Untruthful Statement: Misleading official statement
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Untruthful Statement: False official statement
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Charges not served
APU Case Status: Closed: Charges not served, July 2023
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #201904076, May 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201807101, August 2018
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Victim Unidentified
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Complaint #201700863, January 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201506999, August 2015
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201403113, February 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202300719, January 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 30-34 Unfounded
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Complaint #202103534, June 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female, 35-39 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Female, 35-39 Exonerated
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Complaint #202005005, July 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 21-24 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital Black Female, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Untruthful Statement: Misleading official statement Substantiated (Charges)
Untruthful Statement: False official statement Substantiated (Charges)
Discourtesy: Action Black Female, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Charges not served
APU Case Status: Closed: Charges not served, July 2023
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #201904076, May 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 36 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 36 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201807101, August 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Female Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Male Victim Unidentified
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Complaint #201700863, January 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Male, 26 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201506999, August 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 36 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201403113, February 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 41 Unsubstantiated
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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.


Discipline

Case: 2022-25124
Closed: 12/2/2022
Case Details:
  1. Made false statements during a civilian complaint review board interview.
  2. Made misleading or inaccurate statements during a civilian complaint review board interview.
  3. Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
  4. Wrongfully threatened to remove an individual to the hospital.
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications

Case: 2010-2419
Closed: 7/19/2012
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Discourteous to a Supervisor.
  2. Guilty: Failed to comply with lawful orders given by supervisors.
Penalty: Suspended w/o pay (30 days)


Lawsuits

Curtis, Denise vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511519/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, July 2, 2020

Other Documents