Christopher M. Capone

Badge #2580, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Intelligence Public Security Section
Also served at Midtown North Precinct, Warrant Section
Service started January 2008, ended July 2024, Tax #945550

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search

Lawsuit Settlements:
$50,000   Williams, Andre vs Viar, Paul, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV02146
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Complaints

2 Complaints
5 Allegations
2 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
1 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201503032, April 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201204758, April 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #201503032, April 2015
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201204758, April 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 21 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Male, 21 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question Hispanic Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Instructions
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Williams, Andre vs Viar, Paul, et al.
Case # 15CV02146, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 23, 2015, ended March 2, 2016
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Description: NYPD officers were inside Plaintiff's yard gate and as he exited his home asked him about the previous home's owner who had a warrant. However, plaintiff was arrested, his home ransacked, and taken to the 75th Precinct.