Sherif M. Baksh

Sherif M. Baksh

Sherif M. Baksh
Badge #967, Hispanic Male
Detective Specialist at Strategic Response Group 1 Manhattan since March 2016, active
Also served at 23rd Precinct, 34th Precinct
Service started January 2004, made $139,000 last year, Tax #933629

Lawsuit settlements:
$20,000   Wrighten, James vs City of New York, et al., 2021 NYCSC NYCSC 159725/2021
$85,000   Bell, James vs City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV05301
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Complaints

10 Complaints
23 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
6 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Complaint Withdrawn
9 Exonerated
6 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201709146, October 2017
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201508718, August 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201304897, May 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201110632, August 2011
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201010929, August 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200802411, February 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200616093, November 2006
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200603625, March 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200503758, April 2005
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200410233, August 2004
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201709146, October 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 34 Exonerated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 34 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201508718, August 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Hispanic Female, 25 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201304897, May 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 29 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201110632, August 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 32 Exonerated
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 32 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201010929, August 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 23 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200802411, February 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 22 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 22 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 22 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Female, 29 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200616093, November 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Hispanic Male, 31 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 31 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200603625, March 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 23 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #200503758, April 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200410233, August 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 39 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 39 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.
'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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $105,000 total settlements.

Wrighten, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159725/2021, Supreme Court - New York, October 29, 2021, ended September 12, 2023
$20,000 Settlement

Labaka, Mohamed vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160124/2018, Supreme Court - New York, November 2, 2018

Dean, Killraine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08825, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 12, 2015, ended January 24, 2019
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer pulled Plaintiff over and arrested him without giving an explanation. Plaintiff was pepper-sprayed and taken to the 34th Precinct because the PO's said he had a warrant for his arrest. There was no warrant and Plaintiff was then charged with Reckless Driving and Resisting Arrest, which were later dismissed.

Bell, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05301, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 24, 2014, ended August 13, 2015
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 28, 2014, Plaintiff, an electrical student at the local trade school, was walking on the street in Manhattan when an unmarked car pulled up next to him. Defendant Officer Baksh and one other officer jumped out of the car, ran towards Plaintiff, grabbed him by his arms, pinned him up against the hood of their car, and proceeded to pat down and search the Plaintiff. The force with which they handcuffed the Plaintiff broke his wrist and the Plaintiff complained several times about the tightness. Plaintiff was releases from the 34th precinct without being processed, and his disorderly conduct citation was dismissed. His injuries continued to haunt him, including at work where he uses his hands to make a...

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