Darren King

Badge #1199, Black Male
Former Sergeant at Queens Court Section
Also served at 84th Precinct, 66th Precinct, Narcotics Borough Brooklyn South, 70th Precinct, 106th Precinct
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   Mason, Kemba vs City of Ny, et al., 2023 NYCSC NYCSC 154474/2023
$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6 Complaint Withdrawn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
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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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CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn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CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn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
additional details
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
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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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 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

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.

Mason, Kemba vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 154474/2023, Supreme Court - New York, June 8, 2023, ended December 20, 2024
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 29, 2019, plaintiff was lawfully present in the vicinity of Centre Street, when he was arrested by police officers Yan Poon, Darren King, and other unidentified police officers. Furthermore, plaintiff was assaulted during the arrest, and was handcffed in an excessively tight manner.

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
Complaint
Description: On June 18, 2012, at around 5PM, Plaintiff was assaulted while sitting in his vehicle by Defendant Police Officers, including Matthew Dunne, and was taken to the 70th Precinct. Defendant Officer Dunne shattered Plaintiff’s windows on his vehcile after detaining Plaintiff. Defendant Officer called Plaintiff a “f**king immigrant” in front of a bus stop full of people. Plaintiff suffered physically, financially, and emotionally.