Michael D. Robertson

Badge #2341, White Male
Sergeant at 79th Precinct since November 2022, active
Also served at Detective Bureau Gun Violence Suppression Division, Gun Violence Suppression Division Zone 01, 77th Precinct
Service started July 2013, made $137,000 last year, Tax #955392

Lawsuit settlements:
$55,000   Alexander, Darryl vs City of New York, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV05889
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Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202302515, March 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201700212, December 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201602705, March 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202302515, March 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Other Male, 30-34 Unfounded
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Complaint #201700212, December 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 41 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201602705, March 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 24 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Alexander, Darryl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05889, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 2, 2016, ended November 8, 2018
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 30, 2015, Plaintiff was handcuffed and inadequately secured inside an NYPD van occupied by defendant NYPD officers Michael Robertson and Mitchell Epstein. The defendant officer operating the van drove over a bump at an excess speed, causing Plaintiff to bounce off his seat and strike his head on the roof of the vehicle. Plaintiff then fell partially off his seat and to his side, wrenching his right shoulder and injuring his head, neck, back, arm, and shoulder. Plaintiff screamed in pain but the defendant officers did not attempt to better situate or secure Plaintiff, or attempt to attend to his medical needs. NYPD Sgt. Dani Gallagher learned of Plaintiff’s injuries but ordered his continued transport to...

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter