Joseph Kruk

Badge #31975, White Male
Former Police Officer at Police Service Area 7
Service started June 1995, ended June 2015, Tax #916023

Lawsuit Settlements:
$50,000   Smith, Lavon vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV05771
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Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated

Complaint #200800453, January 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200304355, June 2003
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Female, 52
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200800453, January 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 30 Exonerated
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Complaint #200304355, June 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Female, 52 Exonerated
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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.

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Lawsuits

Smith, Lavon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05771, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 29, 2013, ended December 30, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2010, Plaintiff and a co-worker were en route to the subway station at Chauncey Street and Broadway in Brooklyn. The Plaintiff proceeded up the stairs to purchase a metro-card. He was approached by Rinvil, Estevez and Appel. Rinvil asked Plaintiff for ID. Plaintiff complied. Defendants accused plaintiff of smoking a cigarette. Rinvil ordered Plaintiff to turn around and place his hands behind his back. Plaintiff began to comply when Estevez sprayed mace into the Plaintiff's face. Plaintiff was thrown on the ground, then down a flight of stairs. Plaintiff flagged down a marked police vehicle. Two officers exited the vehicle and pointed their weapons at the Plaintiff, ordering him on the ground. An...