Tafara A. Layne

Badge #5695, Black Female
Former Detective Grade 2 at Detective Borough Queens South
Also served at 115th Precinct
Service started July 2004, ended September 2025, Tax #935961

Lawsuit Settlements:
$43,501   Hiyane, Marouane vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV00996
$22,500   Dawkins-Manning, Deborah, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2011 QCSC QCSC 025864/2011
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Complaints

3 Complaints
6 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complaint Withdrawn
1 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201301963, March 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201301078, February 2013
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201100013, December 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201301963, March 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 18 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Female, 18 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201301078, February 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 24 Exonerated
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Complaint #201100013, December 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 31 Complaint Withdrawn
Force: Chokehold Male, 31 Complaint Withdrawn
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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.
'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.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $66,001 total settlements.

Hiyane, Marouane vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00996, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 20, 2015, ended September 6, 2016
$43,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 23, 2013 at 6:05 pm, plaintiff was lawfully present outside in the vicinity of 35-36 76 Street in Queens County . At that time the defendant officers approached four individuals , including plaintiff, and placed them all under arrest. Plaintiff did not commit any crime or violation and defendants didn't have probable cause . Plaintiff was charged with several charges related to Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance , defendants filled out false reports. Plaintiff was held until April 6, 2013. Charges were dropped October 3.

Dawkins-Manning, Deborah, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025864/2011, Supreme Court - Queens, December 9, 2011, ended March 4, 2014
$22,500 Settlement