Dowen S. Thompson

Badge #3665, Black Male
Detective Grade 3 at Detective Bureau Central Robbery Division since September 2021, active
Also served at Queens Robbery Squad, Transit Bureau District 32
Service started January 2006, made $167,000 last year, Tax #940802

Lawsuit settlements:
$17,500   Small, Cary St.charles vs City of New York, et al., 2013 KCSC KCSC 020716/2013
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Complaints

2 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201306584, July 2013
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201205321, April 2012
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201306584, July 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 17 Exonerated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 17 Exonerated
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Complaint #201205321, April 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
Force: Gun Pointed Unsubstantiated
Force: Pepper spray Male, 29 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.
'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

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $17,500 total settlements.

Mattingly, Sherry, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00733, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 13, 2015, ended October 29, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 15, 2014, plaintiffs were attempting to enter the subway. Defendants ran up to the plaintiffs and threw them against the subway station wall. When plaintiffs protested, a defendant, possibly Manuel Mercedes, took a canister of mace and spread it at one of the plaintiffs. Plaintiff fell to the floor, screaming in pain. The other plaintiff started screaming for help, at which point defendant officer, possibly Daniel Priber, punched her in the eye causing plaintiff to fall to the floor and suffer bruising, swelling, and substantial pain. Defendants arrested plaintiffs and charged them. Plaintiffs were arraigned, and were given an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal.

Small, Cary St.charles vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020716/2013, Supreme Court - Kings, December 2, 2013, ended February 6, 2014
$17,500 Settlement

Other Documents

DA Disclosure Letter
Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter