Donald Hook

Badge #24812, White Male
Former Police Officer at 43rd Precinct
Also served at 26th Precinct
Service started December 1997, ended July 2018, Tax #920400

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Discourtesy: Word

Lawsuit settlements:
$25,000   Henry, Donhoe vs City of New York et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 031117/2017E
$199,000   Pino, Jose vs Police Officer Hook, John Doe, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV05332
$27,500   Galloza, Johnny Jr. By His Fng Galloza, Johnny Sr. vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 300756/2017
$10,560   Allen v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 10CV02673
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Complaints

18 Complaints
48 Allegations
6 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
4 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Complaint Withdrawn
12 Exonerated
1 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
27 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201802398, March 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
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Complaint #201801731, February 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201708515, July 2017
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201801199, April 2017
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Female, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Female, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201700310, January 2017
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201607663, August 2016
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201604020, May 2016
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Other
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201600884, February 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201501548, March 2015
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: White Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, November 2017
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Complaint #201500486, January 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Command Level Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201406259, June 2014
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200610077, August 2006
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200600361, January 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200512847, October 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200506095, June 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200410610, October 2004
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200407458, July 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200004746, July 2000
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn
Complainant: White Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201802398, March 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
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Complaint #201801731, February 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Female, 34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS Exonerated
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Complaint #201708515, July 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 36 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 36 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201801199, April 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Female, 54 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force White Female, 54 Exonerated
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Complaint #201700310, January 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 29 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201607663, August 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Vehicle Black Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201604020, May 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 49 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 15 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 15 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Male, 15 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 14 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 15 Unsubstantiated
Force: Chokehold Hispanic Male, 15 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Female, 49 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 14 Unsubstantiated
Force: Other Hispanic Male, 15 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 15 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 15 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 15 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201600884, February 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Male, 41 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Hispanic Male, 41 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201501548, March 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Female, 37 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Substantiated (Charges)
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 37 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Female, 37 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Female, 37 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment White Male, 37 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, November 2017
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Complaint #201500486, January 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 17 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Female, 35 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Command Level Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201406259, June 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200610077, August 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 50 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200600361, January 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Male Exonerated
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Complaint #200512847, October 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 37 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 37 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200506095, June 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Male, 31 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200410610, October 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Black Male, 24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200407458, July 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest Black Male, 23 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 23 Exonerated
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Complaint #200004746, July 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn White Male, 33 Exonerated
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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.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $262,060 total settlements.

Matos, Eugene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027037/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 24, 2019

Henry, Donhoe vs City of New York et al.
Case # 031117/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 5, 2018, ended October 1, 2020
$25,000 Settlement

Pino, Jose vs Police Officer Hook, John Doe, et al.
Case # 17CV05332, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 27, 2017, ended May 28, 2019
$199,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 14, 2016, plaintiff was at work when NYPD Officer Hook began to issue a ticket to plaintiff's vehicle. When plaintiff attempted to move his vehicle, Officer Hook grabbed and arrested him. Plaintiff was transported to the 43rd Precinct. Officer Hook filled out false police reports regarding the arrest, which he sent to prosecutors. Plaintiff was later taken to Central Booking and then to Rikers Island. All charges against plaintiff were dismissed.

Bartell, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028739/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 17, 2017

Galloza, Johnny Jr. By His Fng Galloza, Johnny Sr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300756/2017, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 11, 2017, ended October 19, 2018
$27,500 Settlement

Allen v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV02673, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$10,560 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff on the street, made sexually explicit comments, and frisked her. When Plaintiff objected Defendant Officer Hook began to choke her. Defendant Officers did not arrest or charge Plaintiff with anything.

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