John W. Donovan

Badge #4602, Asian Male, 47
Detective Grade 1 at Auto Crime since August 2024
Also served at 109th Precinct
Service started July 2002, made $248,000 last year, Tax #929471

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Other
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search

Lawsuit Settlements:
$1,458   Allstate Fire and Casualty Ins Comp Aso Paredes, William vs Donovan, John, et al., 2016 CCQ CCQ 001029/2016
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Complaints

2 Complaints
7 Allegations
4 Substantiated
4 Substantiated (Charges)
3 Exonerated

Complaint #200601554, February 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: White Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: White Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Complainant: White Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: White Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty: Vacation: 8 days
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Complaint #200511959, October 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200601554, February 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop White Male, 35 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Male, 35 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search White Male, 35 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched White Male, 35 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Other White Male, 35 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty: Vacation: 8 days
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Complaint #200511959, October 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 22 Exonerated
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 14 Exonerated
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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.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Allstate Fire and Casualty Ins Comp Aso Paredes, William vs Donovan, John, et al.
Case # 001029/2016, Civil Court - Queens, January 25, 2016, ended February 18, 2016
$1,458 Settlement