Vivian K. Gavilanes

Lieutenant at Internal Affairs Bureau since October 2023, active
Also served at Patrol Borough Queens North, Police Service Area 9
Service started July 2010, made $165,000 last year, Tax #949012
Hispanic Female

Lawsuit settlements:
$45,000   Browing, Pierre vs City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV09257
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Complaints

1 Complaint
1 Allegation
0 Substantiated
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202106162, October 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202106162, October 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'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.


Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $45,000 total settlements.

David, Ashton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 520849/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, August 18, 2021

Browing, Pierre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09257, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 20, 2014, ended May 23, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 28, 2012, Pierre Browning was unlawfully arrested by NYPD Officers Yesenia Velazquez and Vivian Gavilanes at his residence in the Bronx. Despite providing evidence of his residency, Browning was detained, handcuffed with excessive tightness, and faced physical assault. He was charged with false impersonation based on Velazquez's statements, a charge which was later adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.

Solano, Rafael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304051/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 1, 2014