Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Question
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Question
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Bryan J. Vaughan
Badge #3705,
White Male, 38
Sergeant
at
113th Precinct Detective Squad
since December 2020
Also served in:
115th Precinct
Service
started July 2011,
made $180,000 last year,
active
Complaints
7
Allegations
2
Substantiated
4
Complaints
2
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1
Closed - Pending Litigation
2
Unsubstantiated
February 2019 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Gun pointed |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
October 2018 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
August 2015 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Formalized Training |
October 2014 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 38 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 38 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| February 2019 Complaint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Gun pointed | Black Male, 26 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Male, 21 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| October 2018 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 28 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
| August 2015 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 28 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Question | Black Male, 28 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Formalized Training | |
| additional details | ||
| October 2014 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 38 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons | Black Female, 38 | Unsubstantiated |
| 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.
'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
Langford, Jacques vs City of New York, et al.Case # 18CV03143, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 30, 2018, ended July 26, 2018
Zero Disposition
Description: Plaintiff was driving in vehicle with friends when unmarked police car pulled up next to Plaintiff's car and Defendant Officers told him to pull over. Plaintiff complied with their instructions and provided them with the appropriate papers as requested. No issues were found with Plaintiff's papers, but Defendant Officers continued to detain and search Plaintiff and vehicle. Defendant Officers found a common folding knife in vehicle and later arrested Plaintiff for this knife claiming the arrest was for unlawful possession of a "gravity knife" and applied too tight handcuffs to Plaintiff. Plaintiff was then taken to the Precinct where he was eventually released with a Desk Appearance Ticket. DA's Office later ch...