Robert M. Downes

Badge #4773, White Male
Former Detective Specialist at Emergency Service Squad 03
Also served at 20th Precinct
Service started March 2000, ended January 2023, Tax #925213

Lawsuit Settlements:
$35,000   Torres, Earl vs City of New York, et al., 2009 BCSC BCSC 307559/2009
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Complaints

2 Complaints
6 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complaint Withdrawn
2 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200407333, July 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200406459, July 2004
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200407333, July 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Male, 25 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Male, 25 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200406459, July 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 16 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Black Male, 16 Complaint Withdrawn
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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.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $35,000 total settlements.

Brown, Shadeesha, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV01068, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 15, 2011, ended May 30, 2013
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcibly entered an apartment where Plaintiffs were overnight guests. Plaintiff 1 was handcuffed on the ground and Plaintiff 2 was forced to stand naked at gunpoint for 40 minutes. Finally, Plaintiff 2 was permitted to put on clothes and both Plaintiffs were taken to PSA 7, held for four hours, before being released without being charged for any offense.

Torres, Earl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307559/2009, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 22, 2009, ended February 5, 2013
$35,000 Settlement