Michael J. Leclair

Michael J. Leclair

Michael J. Leclair
Badge #5045, White Male
Detective Grade 3 at Warrant Section since May 2013, active
Service started January 2007, made $168,000 last year, Tax #943471

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-27493
Closed: 1/25/2023

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Lawsuit settlements:
$17,500   Clark, Jammal vs City of New York, et al., 2016 NYCSC NYCSC 150522/2016
$12,500   Johnson, Ricky vs City of New York, et al., 2014 NYCSC NYCSC 151045/2014
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Complaints

5 Complaints
14 Allegations
4 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
3 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
5 Exonerated
5 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202104047, July 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Black, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
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Complaint #202003405, May 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Black Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201908248, September 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201905389, June 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A
APU Plea Penalty: Command Discipline A
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, March 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201403739, April 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202104047, July 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 21-24 Exonerated
Force: Hit against inanimate object Black, 55-59 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black, 55-59 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
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Complaint #202003405, May 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Black Female, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201908248, September 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Female, 40-44 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201905389, June 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Female, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Female, 40-44 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Black Female, 40-44 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS Black Female, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Black Female, 40-44 Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A
APU Plea Penalty: Command Discipline A
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, March 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201403739, April 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 23 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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.

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Discipline

Case: 2022-27493
Closed: 1/25/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongful entry of a premises.
  2. Wrongful search of a premises.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B


Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.

Batista, Shamir vs City of New York
Case # 17CV01994, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 2, 2017
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached by two individuals who said, "you know what it is" in a menacing nature. Plaintiff took a defensive stance and was tackled and struck in the face by the defendant, Det. LeClair. Plaintiff was subsequently tasered by the defendant's partner.

Clark, Jammal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150522/2016, Supreme Court - New York, January 27, 2016, ended December 11, 2018
$17,500 Settlement

Johnson, Ricky vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151045/2014, Supreme Court - New York, February 13, 2014, ended September 16, 2014
$12,500 Settlement

Other Documents

Employment History Summary