Michael S. Palam

Michael S. Palam

Michael S. Palam
Badge #3256, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Midtown North Detective Squad
Also served at Midtown North Precinct
Service started July 2001, ended October 2023, Tax #928918

Lawsuit settlements:
$16,000   Jean-Philippe, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al., 2015 SDNY SDNY 15CV07266
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Complaints

3 Complaints
7 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complaint Withdrawn
2 Exonerated
3 Unfounded

Complaint #201214286, December 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200614725, November 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200601381, February 2006
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201214286, December 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 47 Exonerated
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Complaint #200614725, November 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 26 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 26 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 26 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 26 Unfounded
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Complaint #200601381, February 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Male Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Male Complaint Withdrawn
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $16,000 total settlements.

Jean-Philippe, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07266, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 9, 2015, ended April 1, 2017
$16,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was falsely arrested for Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree, Crim Pos of Stolen Property in the 3rd degree, Crim Pos of a Forged Instrument in the 2nd degree, and Att. Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree. The case was dismissed after Plaintiff spent 507 days in custody.

Hayes, Pearl Admin. of Blake, Arthur, Decd. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152801/2015, Supreme Court - New York, March 30, 2015