John R. Funk

Badge #2874, White Male
Sergeant at Patrol Borough Brooklyn North since September 2025
Also served at Police Service Area 2, 75th Precinct
Service started July 2013, made $150,000 last year, Tax #954830

Lawsuit Settlements:
$7,500   Richardson, Karim vs City of New York, et al., 2016 KCSC KCSC 506569/2016
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Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complaint Withdrawn
2 Unsubstantiated
2 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202201394, March 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201810200, December 2018
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201708116, September 2017
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
Complainant: Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202201394, March 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Male, 50-54 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Black Male, 50-54 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201810200, December 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 43 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201708116, September 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Male, 20 Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Gender Male, 20 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $7,500 total settlements.

Merchant, Toniann vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 450444/2025, Supreme Court - New York, January 16, 2025

Richardson, Karim vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506569/2016, Supreme Court - Kings, May 10, 2016, ended September 25, 2017
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 22, 2015, defendant police officers, without any probable cause or legal justification, approached plaintiff and forcibly restrained and arrested plaintiff. Plaintiff was placed and maced in a NYPD van, where he was kicked, punched, and stepped on by defendants when he asked questions about the arrest. Plaintiff was severely injured and then taken to the hospital, and he was then handcuffed and transported to central booking. During arraignment, plaintiff was falsely prosecuted with criminal charges. All charges against him were eventually dismissed. As a result of the incident, plaintiff sustained severe physical injuries and emotional damages.