Darren King

Badge #1199, Black Male
Former Sergeant at Queens Court Section
Service started September 2000, ended September 2020, Tax #927032

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Discourtesy: Word

Lawsuit settlements:
$15,000   Eugene, Denis vs City of New York, et al., 2013 KCSC KCSC 502464/2013
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Complaints

19 Complaints
50 Allegations
5 Substantiated
5 Substantiated (Charges)
6 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
5 Complainant Uncooperative
6 Complaint Withdrawn
8 Exonerated
1 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
10 Unfounded
9 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202005028, May 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201906115, February 2019
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Asian Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Asian Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201902612, November 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Black Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201706994, August 2017
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Asian Female, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Asian Female, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201310908, November 2013
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201015986, November 2010
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201102490, October 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201008485, June 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201004406, March 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201000840, January 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200906744, May 2009
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200716431, November 2007
Allegation: Offensive Language: Ethnicity
Complainant: Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200600134, January 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200411081, November 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200410783, October 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200402149, February 2004
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200310040, December 2003
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Female, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200309702, November 2003
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200303819, May 2003
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 13
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202005028, May 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 40-44 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201906115, February 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Asian Male, 15 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Asian Male, 15 Exonerated
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Complaint #201902612, November 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Black Male, 47 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201706994, August 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Asian Female, 23 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Asian Female, 23 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201310908, November 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Radio as club Hispanic Male, 42 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 42 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 42 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201015986, November 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 28 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #201102490, October 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Female Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Female Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Female Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Stop Female Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201008485, June 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 43 Unfounded
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Complaint #201004406, March 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force White Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Male, 32 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Female, 25 Unfounded
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Complaint #201000840, January 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 14 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 14 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200906744, May 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Handcuffs too tight Hispanic Male, 20 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 20 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 20 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Female, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 20 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 20 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200716431, November 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Ethnicity Male, 42 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Action Male, 42 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Male, 42 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Male, 42 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Male, 42 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200600134, January 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 28 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200411081, November 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 34 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200410783, October 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Female, 24 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest Black Male, 30 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200402149, February 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Male, 45 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Male, 45 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200310040, December 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 48 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Female, 48 Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200309702, November 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Female, 37 Exonerated
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Complaint #200303819, May 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 31 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 31 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 13 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Female, 31 Exonerated
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 35 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.

Mason, Kemba vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154474/2023, Supreme Court - New York, June 8, 2023

Baker, Benjamin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 014836/2014, Supreme Court - Kings, October 21, 2014, ended April 18, 2017
Administrative Closing

Eugene, Denis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502464/2013, Supreme Court - Kings, May 28, 2013, ended May 2, 2016
$15,000 Settlement