Charlene K. Smith
Badge #1537,
Black Female
Sergeant Special Assignment at Patrol Borough Brooklyn North since April 2024
Service
started July 2004,
made $168,000 last year,
Tax #935762
Complaints
4
Complaints
8
Allegations
0
Substantiated
3
Exonerated
5
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #200801242,
January 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200715062,
October 2007
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 52 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 52 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200706315,
October 2006
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #200614171,
October 2006
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 69 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 69 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 69 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #200801242, January 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 32 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 26 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200715062, October 2007 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 52 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 52 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200706315, October 2006 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 44 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200614171, October 2006 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop | Black Female, 69 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Female, 69 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Female, 69 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
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.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2015-14242
Closed: 9/11/2015
Case Details:
- Guilty: Knowingly associated with a person reasonably believed to be engaged in, likely to engage in or to have engaged in criminal activities.
- Guilty: Utilized a Department computer to access Department records for personal reasons unrelated to the official business of the Department or the city of New York.
- Guilty: While on duty, was absent from her assignment without permission or police necessity while taking care of personal business.
- Guilty: While on-duty, improperly transported a civilian in a Department vehicle for personal reasons unrelated to the official business of the Department or city of New York.
- Guilty: While on-duty, left her assigned precinct and assigned borough without permission or necessity, in order to conduct personal business.
- Guilty: While on-duty, wrongfully utilized a Department vehicle for personal reasons unrelated to the official business of the Department or the city of New York.
Penalty: Vacation days (40 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $47,500 total settlements.Phillips v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV02330, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Fredericks v. The City of New York
Case # 08CV02514, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$47,500 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation