Michael F. Christiano

Badge #6436, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Real Time Crime Center
Also served at Gang Squad Brooklyn South
Service started July 2003, ended June 2023, Tax #932341

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (2)

Lawsuit Settlements:
$17,500   Bell, Jonathan, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2011 EDNY EDNY 11CV01885
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Complaints

2 Complaints
3 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1 Exonerated

Complaint #201803124, May 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201304789, May 2013
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201803124, May 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 25 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 16 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201304789, May 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 20 Exonerated
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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.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $17,500 total settlements.

Norwood, Tiffany, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV00030, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 14, 2025
Complaint

Bell, Jonathan, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV01885, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 26, 2011, ended April 4, 2013
$17,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation

Other Documents