Brian W. Christen

Badge #5111, White Male, 41
Police Officer at Highway Unit 03 since March 2017
Also served in: 75th Precinct
Service started January 2008, made $147,000 last year, active

Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word

Complaints

3 Allegations
1 Substantiated
3 Complaints
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
2 Unsubstantiated

August 2014 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 64
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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August 2013 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 52
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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May 2011 Complaint
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-SOL
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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August 2014 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 64 Unsubstantiated
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August 2013 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 52 Unsubstantiated
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May 2011 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 24 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-SOL
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits.

Karran, Justin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 703426/2021, Supreme Court - Queens, February 17, 2021

Karran, Justin vs City of New York
Case # 725267/2020, Supreme Court - Queens, December 29, 2020

Lloyd, Lynwood Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 009385/2013, Supreme Court - Kings, May 22, 2013, ended April 7, 2017

District Attorney Disclosure Letters

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter
Disclosure Letter