Davon K. Alston

Lieutenant at School Safety Division Youth Response Team since July 2023, active
Service started July 2005, made $148,000 last year, Tax #938326
Black Male, 40

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2015-12969
Closed: 2/10/2015

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Lawsuit settlements:
$15,000   Diaz, Raymond vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV01844
$66,000   Swinton, Jamel vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV01137
$60,000   Pauling, William, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 024865/2015E
$50,000   Williams, Lawrence vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 301354/2015
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Complaints

8 Complaints
15 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
6 Unsubstantiated
5 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202207481, November 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Dominican Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Dominican Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Dominican Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Dominican Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202206899, October 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201906783, July 2019
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Complainant: Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201701725, February 2017
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201406199, June 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201402567, March 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201307972, August 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial, May 2016
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
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Complaint #201307130, July 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202207481, November 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Dominican Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Dominican Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Dominican Male, 21-24 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Dominican Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202206899, October 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 35-39 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 40-44 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201906783, July 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nonlethal restraining device Male, 42 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201701725, February 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 19 Exonerated
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Hispanic Male, 19 Exonerated
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Complaint #201406199, June 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 54 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201402567, March 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201307972, August 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest Black Male, 19 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial, May 2016
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
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Complaint #201307130, July 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Black Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2015-12969
Closed: 2/10/2015
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Arrested a person known to the Department without having the requisite legal authority to do so.
Penalty: Vacation days (5 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 6 known lawsuits, $191,000 total settlements.

Wallace, Timmy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV03414, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 15, 2022
Complaint

Diaz, Raymond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01844, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 11, 2017, ended August 29, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was just walking on the stress when the defendant officers approached the plaintiff and searched him. Nothing illegal was found on the plaintiff, but despite this the defendant officers handcuffed the plaintiff, arrested him, and took him to the nearest precinct. The defendant officers claimed the plaintiff was operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and that he also had a knife on him. He was charged with one count of criminal possession in the fourth degree and two counts of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The charges were months later dismissed.

Swinton, Jamel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01137, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 17, 2017, ended November 2, 2017
$66,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: A friend of the plaintiff approached the plaintiff with a video on his phone of what he believed to be police misconduct. Shortly after, police officers approached the plaintiff and his friend. The plaintiff took the friend's phone and more police officers approached the scene. Defendants Sgt. Alston and P.O. Torrell grabbed the plaintiff and twisted his arms while a John Doe kicked the plaintiff while he was already in handcuffs. Defendant P.O. Hernandez swore that the plaintiff was arrested for blocking the entrance to the plaintiff's apartment building. Plaintiff accepted an ACD.

Pauling, William, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024865/2015E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 3, 2015, ended September 26, 2016
$60,000 Settlement

Williams, Lawrence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301354/2015, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 8, 2015, ended April 11, 2016
$50,000 Settlement

Peters et al v. Manchester et al
Case # 16CV06468, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were attending a vigil when Defendant Officers arrested an individual related to Plaintiffs. Police began to disperse the crowd when Plaintiff Terryann, who was on crutches, was yelled at for moving slow, tackled, and beaten by Defendant Officers. Her brother Plaintiff Rajief, was also assaulted and put in a chokehold. They were arrested along with one other Plaintiff Javarre, brought to the 47th Precinct, and charged with false charges. Plaintiff Rajief's charges were dismissed and Plaintiff Javarre and Terryann's were ACD'd.

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