Brian C. Bang

Badge #20481, White Male
Former Police Officer at 111th Precinct
Service started July 2005, ended July 2025, Tax #938022

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint (2)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Abuse of Authority: Search of recording device

Lawsuit Settlements:
$27,000   Pineiro, Wilfredo Vega vs City of New York, et al., 2018 QCSC QCSC 711561/2018
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Complaints

5 Complaints
12 Allegations
6 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
4 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Complaint Withdrawn
1 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202203959, June 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: White Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: White Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Formalized Training
APU Plea Penalty: Formalized Training
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, July 10, 2025
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
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Complaint #201900182, December 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201710579, December 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Electronic device information deletion
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of recording device
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201211350, August 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201013665, October 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: White Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: White Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202203959, June 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint White Female, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint White Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Formalized Training
APU Plea Penalty: Formalized Training
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, July 10, 2025
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
additional details
Complaint #201900182, December 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name White Male, 32 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number White Male, 32 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201710579, December 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Electronic device information deletion Hispanic Male, 37 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search of recording device Hispanic Male, 37 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Hispanic Male, 37 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 37 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 37 Unfounded
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201211350, August 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201013665, October 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) White Male, 43 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search White Male, 43 Complainant Uncooperative
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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

Pineiro, Wilfredo Vega vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 711561/2018, Supreme Court - Queens, August 2, 2018, ended June 17, 2022
$27,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 14, 2017, plaintiff was lawfully present at the roadway in front of 217-30 54th Ave, Queens, NY. Plaintiff was assaulted and battered by defendants. Defendants arrested plaintiff. Defendants created and submitted an erroneous police report to initiate a prosecution against plaintiff.