Michael A. Ackermann

Badge #1979, White Male
Retired Police Officer at 28th Precinct
Also served in: 44th Precinct
Service started July 2005, ended October 2015

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Discourtesy: Word


Lawsuit settlements:
$25,000   Nelson v. The City Of New York , et al, 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV08029
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Articles

NYPD Officer Guilty Of Felony For Lying About Arrest Of NY Times Photographer, Gothamist, 15 September 2015
Officer Is Indicted on Charges of Lying About Photographer's Arrest, New York Times, 26 August 2013

Complaints

9 Allegations
7 Substantiated
4 Complaints
4 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
3 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Exonerated
1 Unfounded

September 2012 Complaint
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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August 2012 Complaint
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline
Penalty: Terminated
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October 2009 Complaint
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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July 2007 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
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September 2012 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Hispanic Female, 43 Exonerated
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August 2012 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 43 Substantiated (Charges)
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 43 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Male, 43 Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline
Penalty: Terminated
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October 2009 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 26 Unfounded
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July 2007 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 22 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 22 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 22 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 22 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
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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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.

Stolarik v. City of New York et al.
Case # 15CV05858, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, 2015
Pending
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Description: Unidentified officer requested that plaintiff stop taking photos of a fight. Defendant officer approached plaintiff and physically assaulted him. Defendant officer arrested plaintiff and transported him to the 44th precinct. Plaintiff was charged with resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, disorderly conduct, and harassment. All charges were dismissed.

Nelson v. The City Of New York , et al
Case # 14CV08029, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint