Erik R. Tarnok

Captain at Internal Affairs Bureau since April 2026
Also served at 5th Precinct, Patrol Borough Manhattan South, 113th Precinct, 6th Precinct
Service started July 2008, made $226,000 last year, Tax #947533
White Male

Lawsuit Settlements:
$50,000   Diomande, Kassia vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 EDNY EDNY 20CV05570
$5,000   Hawkins, Ronald vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV02374
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Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202105997, June 2020
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201709684, November 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202105997, June 2020
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201709684, November 2017
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Closed - Pending Litigation
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $55,000 total settlements.

Diomande, Kassia vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 20CV05570, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 13, 2021, ended March 11, 2024
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint

Hawkins, Ronald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02374, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 11, 2013, ended May 30, 2014
$5,000 Settlement