Duane A. Atkinson

Badge #6483, Black Male, 47
Detective Grade 1 at 110th Precinct Detective Squad since December 2012
Also served at 101st Precinct
Service started July 2002, made $220,000 last year, Tax #929662

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (4)
Abuse of Authority: Stop (3)

Lawsuit Settlements:
$110,000   Newkirk, Theron vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 EDNY EDNY 21CV06635
$12,500   Depas, Emmanuel vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV03167
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Complaints

23 Complaints
61 Allegations
8 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
3 Substantiated (Charges)
4 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
3 Complainant Uncooperative
9 Complaint Withdrawn
12 Exonerated
8 Unable to Determine
5 Unfounded
14 Unsubstantiated
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202309257, October 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 2 days)
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Complaint #202201065, February 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #201601727, February 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201113426, October 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B / Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201110687, August 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201110155, July 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Female, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201105222, April 2011
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201101487, January 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201100279, December 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201013530, October 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201013144, September 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201013346, June 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201006449, May 2010
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201004735, April 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201003419, February 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200901930, February 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200816375, November 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200705019, April 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200703932, March 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #200616350, December 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200610105, June 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200411665, November 2004
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200402993, January 2004
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202309257, October 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unable to Determine
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 40-44 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Stop Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 2 days)
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Complaint #202201065, February 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Force: Physical force Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Male, 18-20 Unable to Determine
Force: Hit against inanimate object Male, 18-20 Unable to Determine
Force: Physical force Male, 18-20 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #201601727, February 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 46 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201113426, October 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 44 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 44 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B / Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201110687, August 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 42 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 42 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 42 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201110155, July 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Force: Pepper spray Black Female, 19 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 19 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201105222, April 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Male, 23 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Male, 23 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201101487, January 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 56 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 56 Exonerated
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Complaint #201100279, December 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 45 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201013530, October 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 17 Complaint Withdrawn
Force: Pepper spray Hispanic Male, 17 Complaint Withdrawn
Force: Chokehold Hispanic Male, 17 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201013144, September 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 45 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 45 Exonerated
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Complaint #201013346, June 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 45 Exonerated
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Complaint #201006449, May 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Vehicle Black Male, 27 Unfounded
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Complaint #201004735, April 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 35 Exonerated
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Complaint #201003419, February 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 49 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 49 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200901930, February 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 24 Exonerated
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Complaint #200816375, November 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 22 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 22 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Black Male, 22 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 22 Unfounded
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Complaint #200705019, April 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200703932, March 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 21 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 21 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 21 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #200616350, December 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Unsubstantiated
Force: Other Black Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200610105, June 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 35 Exonerated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 35 Exonerated
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Complaint #200411665, November 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 23 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200402993, January 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 25 Unfounded
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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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $122,500 total settlements.

Newkirk, Theron vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV06635, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 1, 2021, ended March 28, 2025
$110,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about November 28, 2018 Plaintiff suffered gunshot wounds to his neck and chest on the streets of Queens. EMS operators brought Plaintiff to Elmhurst hospital and underwent surgery. While recovering from his injuries and surgery, NYPD officers without any probable cause or charges against Plaintiff detained him with handcuffs and held him against his will from November 29, 2018 to December 11, 2018. NYPD Officers implemented its "Hospitalized Prisoner" policy against Plaintiff requiring his family to submit "Hospitalized Prisoner" forms to be approved in order to visit Plaintiff, and detaining him despite lack of charges in order to obtain information from Plaintiff. The shackles on Plaintiff interfered w...

Depas, Emmanuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03167, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 21, 2014, ended January 1, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 15, 2011, Plaintiff was operating his motor vehicle lawfully with no criminality afoot. Then, Detective Duane Atkinson, Sergeant Joseph Muller, PO Anthony Andino, and Sergeant Michael Billotto pulled Plaintiff over, falsely claiming that Plaintiff’s brake lights were inoperable. The officers asked for permission to search the vehicle. When Plaintiff said that they could not without a warrant, the officers asserted that they smelled marijuana, which Plaintiff denied. The officers then searched the vehicle for twenty minutes, during which they repeatedly went to and into their unmarked police vehicles. Afterwards, the officers asserted that they had discovered marijuana. Plaintiff told them there was no m...

Mckinley, Elizabeth and Mccarthy, Almonte vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 002085/2013, Supreme Court - Queens, February 15, 2013, ended June 2, 2015
Zero Disposition