Allan Rinvil

Badge #3092, Black Male
Sergeant at Transit Bureau Subway Safety Task Force since July 2022, active
Also served at 61st Precinct, Transit Bureau District 32, Transit Bureau
Service started January 2007, made $151,000 last year, Tax #943731

Lawsuit settlements:
$50,000   Smith, Lavon vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV05771
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Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201212636, September 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201005120, April 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200816442, November 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: White Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201212636, September 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201005120, April 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 45 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 45 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200816442, November 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 25 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Other White Male, 25 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.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Smith, Lavon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05771, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 29, 2013, ended December 30, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2010, Plaintiff and a co-worker were en route to the subway station at Chauncey Street and Broadway in Brooklyn. The Plaintiff proceeded up the stairs to purchase a metro-card. He was approached by Rinvil, Estevez and Appel. Rinvil asked Plaintiff for ID. Plaintiff complied. Defendants accused plaintiff of smoking a cigarette. Rinvil ordered Plaintiff to turn around and place his hands behind his back. Plaintiff began to comply when Estevez sprayed mace into the Plaintiff's face. Plaintiff was thrown on the ground, then down a flight of stairs. Plaintiff flagged down a marked police vehicle. Two officers exited the vehicle and pointed their weapons at the Plaintiff, ordering him on the ground. An...