Patrick J. Doherty

Former Lieutenant at Police Service Area 5
Also served at US Open Tennis Detail, Critical Response Command, 52nd Precinct, 24th Precinct
Service started January 2005, ended January 2026, Tax #936501
White Male

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital

Complaints

7 Complaints
11 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Complainant Unavailable
2 Exonerated
1 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
1 Unfounded
5 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202412539, December 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
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Complaint #202400834, January 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Dominican Female, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, January 27, 2026
Penalty: Command Discipline A
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Complaint #201610444, December 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201104322, April 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200907192, May 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Asian Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200901037, January 2009
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200709830, July 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202412539, December 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Black Male, 21-24 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
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Complaint #202400834, January 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Dominican Female, 55-59 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, January 27, 2026
Penalty: Command Discipline A
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Complaint #201610444, December 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 20 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201104322, April 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200907192, May 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Asian Female, 24 Unfounded
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Complaint #200901037, January 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Hispanic Male, 23 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200709830, July 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 31 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Mcclanahan, Michael vs Commissioner, Bratton, William J., et al.
Case # 12CV05326, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 24, 2012, ended March 31, 2014
Zero Disposition