Substantiated Allegations:
Untruthful Statement: Misleading official statement
Untruthful Statement: Misleading official statement
John A. Swofford
Badge #12809,
White Male
Police Officer at 83rd Precinct since February 2026
Service
started July 2012,
made $191,000 last year,
Tax #953461
Lawsuit Settlements:
$55,000 John, Nicholas vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV04882
$30,000 Clarke, Samuel vs City of New York, et Al ., 2015 KCSC KCSC 508018/2015
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$55,000 John, Nicholas vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV04882
$30,000 Clarke, Samuel vs City of New York, et Al ., 2015 KCSC KCSC 508018/2015
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Complaints
5
Complaints
10
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Complainant Uncooperative
4
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
2
Unsubstantiated
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202301287,
February 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Action |
| Complainant: | Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202102243,
March 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Untruthful Statement: Misleading official statement |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Dismissed |
| APU Plea Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 5 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Resolved by plea, July 10, 2026 |
| Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 5 days / Command Discipline A |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201807083,
August 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201706363,
August 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201310561,
August 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 40 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Male, 40 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202301287, February 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Discourtesy: Action | Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202102243, March 2021 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Untruthful Statement: Misleading official statement | Substantiated (Charges) | |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed | ||
| APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, July 10, 2026 | ||
| Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days / Command Discipline A | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201807083, August 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 14 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201706363, August 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nonlethal restraining device | Black Male, 55 | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 24 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 25 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 24 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201310561, August 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 40 | Unsubstantiated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male, 40 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $85,000 total settlements.John, Nicholas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04882, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 26, 2015, ended March 3, 2016
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff on the street without provocation and assaulted him before and after handcuffing him, and took him to the 77th precinct, where Defendant Officer Swofford alleged that Plaintiff swung at him. All charges against plaintiff were later dismissed and sealed. A few months later, Defendant Officers Fenton and Burnett ran after Plaintiff, attacked him, handcuffed him, and put him in a chokehold. Plaintiff was brought to the 77th Precinct and charges with various crimes that were later dismissed and sealed.
Clarke, Samuel vs City of New York, et Al .
Case # 508018/2015, Supreme Court - Kings, July 14, 2015, ended March 2, 2017
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about July 6, 2014, at approximately 2:00 a.m., at or near 959 St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, Plaintiff was arrested without probable cause by NYPD Officer John Swofford, Officer David McCall, and several unidentified NYPD officers. Plaintiff was verbally abused and illegally searched. Plaintiff was maced and struck with batons while handcuffed. The officers commenced a prosecution against Plaintiff, causing Plaintiff to be incarcerated for a period in excess of 7 days. The criminal action was dismissed and sealed on July 28, 2015. As a result of this incident, Plaintiff suffered and continues to suffer severe personal injuries, physical injuries, psychological and emotional suffering, and humiliation and ...
Murray, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00599, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 3, 2015
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: On July 16, 2013, plaintiff Murray was approached, assaulted, and arrested with excessive force by defendant officers Jason Marshall, Kenton Phillips, Connor Lichte, and Atkinson. Upon information and belief officers Wayne Mims, Sandrina Osborne, and Zakee Smith assisted in falsely arresting plaintiff, refusing to loosen the handcuffs which caused injury, and failing to intervene. Murray was transported to the precinct and was detained there for 6 hours before being transferred to booking. Plaintiff Murray was charged with petit larceny, grand larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property. All charges were dismissed after having to appear in court 9 times.