Michael T. Philbin
Service
started July 2005, ended January 2026,
Tax #939221
White Male
Complaints
2
Complaints
4
Allegations
0
Substantiated
1
Exonerated
1
Unable to Determine
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202308562,
September 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #200910322,
July 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | White Female, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | White Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202308562, September 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint | Unable to Determine | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200910322, July 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | White Male, 22 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | White Female, 23 | Unsubstantiated |
| Discourtesy: Word | White Male, 22 | Unsubstantiated |
| 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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2010-2916
Closed: 7/14/2011
Case Details:
- Guilty: Failed to identifty himself as a Member of Service
- Guilty: Unfit for duty.
- Guilty: While off-duty, intentionally prevented a police office officer from effecting an authorized arrest
- Guilty: While off-duty, prevented a public servant from performing an official function
Penalty: Counseling, dismissal probation (12 months), ordered breath testing, pre-trial suspension days (31 days), vacation days (10 days)
Lawsuits
Cagan, Tod S. vs P.O. Rittenhouse, Gregory, et al.Case # 22CV00260, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 25, 2022, ended March 29, 2024
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On June 15, 2018, the plaintiff was approached by officer Michael Philbin who asked for a ride on the Plaintiff's boat to the Nautical Mile in Freeport and the Plaintiff agreed. Later that night, the Plaintiff came across officers Philbin and Gregory Rittenhouse at Jeremy's. The officers, who were highly inebriated, asked for a ride back on the Plaintiff's boat and the Plaintiff agreed. Upon return, officer Rittenhouse asked to use the Plaintiff's bathroom and they all entered the house. When officer Rittenhouse exited the bathroom, the Plaintiff noticed there was vomit and urine all over the bathroom and had to clean it. Afterwards, officer Rittenhouse questioned the Plaintiff about a certain vape pen that was...