Derek H. Sambolin

Badge #2201, Hispanic Male, 40
Sergeant at Tb Sod Special Projects since January 2024, active
Service started January 2007, made $210,000 last year, Tax #943771

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Discourtesy: Action
Discourtesy: Word

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2023-28516
Closed: 11/6/2023
Case: 2016-16768
Closed: 12/13/2016

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Lawsuit settlements:
$150,000   Fowler-Washington, Ikeem vs City of New York, et al., 2019 EDNY EDNY 19CV06590
$45,000   Britton, Keon, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV06710
$20,000   Keene, Andre vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV03919
$8,000   Acosta, Walter vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV01149
$15,000   Blocker, Otto vs New York City Police Department, et al., 2013 KCSC KCSC 012838/2013
$55,000   Callahan, Rayquan vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV03607
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Complaints

21 Complaints
47 Allegations
6 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Alleged Victim Unavailable
2 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Complainant Unavailable
3 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Complaint Withdrawn
12 Exonerated
3 Unable to Determine
14 Unsubstantiated
3 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202311011, October 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #202300747, January 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Dominican Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Dominican Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
additional details

Complaint #202208708, December 2022
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Age 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: White, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202202837, April 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Departure Letter
additional details

Complaint #201804123, May 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #201507834, September 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201504268, May 2015
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #201405511, June 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201404729, May 2014
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201403847, April 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201311753, December 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #201300228, December 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201208245, June 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #201102343, February 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
additional details

Complaint #201102296, February 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
additional details

Complaint #201014395, October 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #201009309, July 2010
Allegation: Force: Gun as club
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200906024, April 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200818368, December 2008
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: White Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #200806906, May 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #200801475, January 2008
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty: Vacation: 25 days
additional details

Complaint #202311011, October 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 40-44 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #202300747, January 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Dominican Male, 35-39 Within NYPD Guidelines
Discourtesy: Word Dominican Male, 35-39 Unable to Determine
additional details
Complaint #202208708, December 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White, 18-20 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Age 18-20 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Question White, 18-20 Within NYPD Guidelines
additional details
Complaint #202202837, April 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 55-59 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Physical force Black Male, 55-59 Unable to Determine
Force: Restricted Breathing Black Male, 55-59 Unable to Determine
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Departure Letter
additional details
Complaint #201804123, May 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Male, 54 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #201507834, September 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 30 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201504268, May 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 19 Alleged Victim Unavailable
Force: Pepper spray Male, 19 Alleged Victim Unavailable
additional details
Complaint #201405511, June 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 21 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 21 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 21 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201404729, May 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Vehicle Black Male, 22 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201403847, April 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201311753, December 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Exonerated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 21 Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #201300228, December 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Female, 37 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201208245, June 2012
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201102343, February 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Complainant Unavailable
additional details
Complaint #201102296, February 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 15 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201014395, October 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 20 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 20 Exonerated
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Complaint #201009309, July 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun as club Black Male, 21 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #200906024, April 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 28 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #200818368, December 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment White Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200806906, May 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 43 Exonerated
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Complaint #200801475, January 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Action Black Male, 40 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 40 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 40 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty: Vacation: 25 days
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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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2023-28516
Closed: 11/6/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongful threat of force.
Recommendation: No disciplinary action

Case: 2016-16768
Closed: 12/13/2016
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Failed and neglected to properly safeguard his off-duty firearm.
  2. Guilty: Improperly used a clip-on holster to carry his off-duty firearm.
Penalty: Vacation days (20 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 14 known lawsuits, $293,000 total settlements.

Stora, Skiboky vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 016913-2022, Civil Court - Kings, December 8, 2022

Evans, Shawn vs City of New York, Sambolin, Derek H., et al.
Case # 532031/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, November 4, 2022

Evans, Shawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 531640/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, November 1, 2022

G., K. an Infant By Ng Doyley, Phillip, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV03109, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 23, 2020
Complaint
Description: On April 13, 2019, plaintiffs Phillip and Latoya Doyley were sleeping in their residence when defendant Officers wearing all black broke the front door down brandishing their weapons and stormed up to the second floor. One of the defendant officers aimed his weapon at Phillip Doyley and shouted for him to get on the floor, and Phillip Doyley obeyed the officer's instruction. Latoya was awakened by all of the commotion and was ordered to get on the floor as well, which she complied with and both Phillip and Latoya Doyley were placed under arrest. While both Latoya and Phillip were handcuffed, one of the officers asked if Andrew Doyley was present at the residence and Phillip answered in the negative then asked f...

Fowler-Washington, Ikeem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV06590, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 2, 2019, ended December 22, 2023
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 16, 2017, plaintiff Ikeem Fowler-Washington was sleeping in home when defendant officers attacked him. The defendants hit plaintiff in his face with some object and struck plaintiff's body numerous times. Plaintiff bled and requested medical attention but was denied. Plaintiff was then transported to Jamaica Hospital so his injuries could be assessed and treated. The plaintiff received several stitches to close deep gashes on his face and was trasnported to a police precinct, however, the plaintiff continued to bleed profusely. Plaintiff was then transported to central booking where he was arraigned on several alleged false claims made by one or more of the defendants.

Dennis, Lincoln, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 712882/2019, Supreme Court - Queens, August 12, 2019

Mceachin, Guy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 702663/2019, Supreme Court - Queens, May 14, 2019, ended August 30, 2023
Administrative Closing

Britton, Keon, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06710, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 24, 2015, ended May 19, 2016
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers warrantlessly entered Plaintiff's home on multiple occasions searching for a suspect. On this occasion, defendant Sambolin created arrest paperwork in which he stated that the defendants had recovered a decorative sword, a machete, a gravity knife, and marijuana from the premises. DA declined to prosecute.

Keene, Andre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03919, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 9, 2015, ended September 29, 2017
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: At 2:30 AM defendant officers arrived at the plaza in an marked police vehicles and flashed their lights. Defendant officers drew their guns. After hearing "gun", plaintiff ran towards a fence where an NYPD vehicle allegedly knocked him on the ground causing physical harm. Defendant officers then physically assaulted plaintiff, handcuffed him, and placed him in a cell at the 73rd precinct. Plaintiff was treated for a broken leg in the hospital. Plaintiff was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in Second Degree, Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the Second Degree, Resisting arrest and Criminal Possession of a weapon in the Fourth Degree.

Acosta, Walter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01149, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 9, 2015, ended August 28, 2015
$8,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 8, 2012 , plaintiff was driving with two friends in the back seat. Defendants pulled over plaintiff even though he had committed no traffic violation . Defendant arrested plaintiff without probable cause .

Blocker, Otto vs New York City Police Department, et al.
Case # 012838/2013, Supreme Court - Kings, July 23, 2013, ended November 21, 2013
$15,000 Settlement

Brice, Yves vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 011178/2013, Supreme Court - Kings, July 22, 2013

Callahan, Rayquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03607, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 26, 2013, ended January 22, 2014
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was returning from a party in Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn by subway with two friends. Shortly after exiting the rockaway avenue station of the C train, plaintiff and his friends happened to come across an acquaintance, Jevonte. Suddenly plaintiff and his friends and jevonte were stopped, questioned and frisked by several plainclothes officers from an unmarked car, including defendants Berardi, Franzel, and Sambolin. Plaintiff and two friends were not found to be in possession of contraband of any kind. Berardi noticed juvenile Jevonte holding midsection of his jacket as if he was secreting an object. Jevonte chose to run and was chased by Berardi. Plaintiff and his friends left the scene wh...

Britton v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV03659, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in a storage room getting some clothes when defendant officers broke down the front door and entered the room. Defendant officers threw plaintiff on the floor, assaulted him, and then brought him to the 73rd precinct in handcuffs. The plaintiff was then charged with possession of marijuana but the DA declined to prosecute.