Daniel F. Center

Daniel F. Center

Daniel F. Center
Badge #29164, White Male
Police Officer at 123rd Precinct since September 2011, active
Service started January 2008, made $121,000 last year, Tax #945574

Lawsuit settlements:
$20,000   Nieuwenhoven v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 12CV00910
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Complaints

2 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
4 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202207088, October 2022
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201904923, May 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: American Indian Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Female, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: American Indian Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: American Indian Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202207088, October 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female, 35-39 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201904923, May 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force American Indian Male, 27 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Physical force White Female, 54 Closed - Pending Litigation
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital American Indian Male, 27 Closed - Pending Litigation
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) American Indian Male, 27 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.

Espada, Milton, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 23CV06186, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 22, 2023
Complaint
Description: On August 8, 2023, Plaintiff Milton Espada was lawfully removing illegally stored vehicles from Plaintiff Arthur Kill Properties' (AKP) land. Plaintiff Espada was ambushed and illegally detained by private citizens from Breen Bros. Towing, which had an arrangement with municipal agencies to store their vehicles and did so illegally on Plaintiff AKP's property. When NYPD Officers Daniel Center and Robert Campbell arrived at the scene, they ignored the illegal actions of Breen Bros. and instead targeted Plaintiff Espada at the request of Joseph Breen. Despite Plaintiff Espada informing Officers Center and Campbell that he was an employee of AKP's listed towing company, which Officer Center confirmed, they arreste...

Jacobs, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV03374, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 1, 2022
Complaint
Description: On September 8, 2020 John Jacobs was called by PO Frank Lupo and directed to report to the 123rd Precint. Upon arrival, PO Lupo arrested Jacobs for assaulting his neighbor a month prior and alleges the handcuffs were overly tight. Jacobs alleges that the assault never occurred and that PO Lupo had reason to know that the assault never occurred. Further, Jacobs alleges that his neighbor and PO Lupo are friends. Jacobs was held at the precint until September 9, 2020 until he was arraigned on his charges. A protective order was entered against Jacobs and he was released, however the protective order prevented him from returning home. Jacobs was arrested later that day by POs Lupo, Maciej Hajbert, Daniel Center and...

Colacino-Wilson, Margaret vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151309/2020, Supreme Court - Richmond, August 13, 2020

Nieuwenhoven v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV00910, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint