Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Travis J. Mussaw
Badge #4806,
White Male, 41
Sergeant at Campus Management Section since February 2020
Also served at
Facilities Management Section,
101st Precinct
Service
started July 2007,
made $170,000 last year,
Tax #945262
Lawsuit Settlements:
$25,000 Fowler, Tyshawn vs Police Officer Mussaw, Travis, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV00248
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$25,000 Fowler, Tyshawn vs Police Officer Mussaw, Travis, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV00248
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Complaints
3
Complaints
4
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Complainant Unavailable
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201506616,
August 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201310170,
October 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201213975,
October 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Not guilty |
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 5 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, June 17, 2015 |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201506616, August 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 22 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201310170, October 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 30 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201213975, October 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 31 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 31 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty | ||
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, June 17, 2015 | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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
Fowler, Tyshawn vs Police Officer Mussaw, Travis, et al.Case # 13CV00248, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 5, 2013, ended October 29, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Description: On January 17, 2012, at approximately 7:30 P.M., Plaintiff was walking in the vicinity of Redfern Ave and Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway Queens, New York City. He was stopped and handcuffed by officers of the New York City Police Department, which included Defendant Police Officer Travis Mussaw. Plaintiff was taken to the 101st Precinct where he was interrogated by a detective who told him that he was being charged with criminal possession of a weapon and that he was seen via surveillance camera ditching a gun. Plaintiff asserted his innocence and volunteered to provide his DNA, but his assertions were disregarded. Plaintiff was eventually brought to Queens County Criminal Court where he was arraigned on J...