Brian S. Capers

Badge #8182, Black Male
Former Police Officer at Police Academy Payroll and Roll Call
Also served at 70th Precinct
Service started July 2005, ended May 2024, Tax #938161

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Discourtesy: Word

Lawsuit Settlements:
$1,600,000   Bishop, Peter Berthley vs City of New York, et al., 2014 KCSC KCSC 002537/2014
$40,000   Paul, Michelle vs City of New York, et al., 2013 KCSC KCSC 009437/2013
$10,000   Thelismond, Belende vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV03327
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Complaints

5 Complaints
9 Allegations
5 Substantiated
4 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Substantiated (Instructions)
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
2 Unfounded

Complaint #201007038, May 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #201003967, March 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200918867, August 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200808237, June 2008
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 62
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200712162, August 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #201007038, May 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female Substantiated (Instructions)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #201003967, March 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 49 Exonerated
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Complaint #200918867, August 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 32 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 32 Unfounded
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Complaint #200808237, June 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 62 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200712162, August 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 42 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 42 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 42 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 42 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $1,650,000 total settlements.

Bishop, Peter Berthley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 002537/2014, Supreme Court - Kings, February 25, 2014, ended February 20, 2018
$1,600,000 Settlement

Paul, Michelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 009437/2013, Supreme Court - Kings, May 30, 2013, ended January 12, 2016
$40,000 Settlement

Thelismond, Belende vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV03327, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 26, 2012, ended March 19, 2013
$10,000 Settlement