Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Christian J. Rojas
Lieutenant at Transit Bureau District 23 since December 2025
Also served at
75th Precinct,
Patrol Borough Brooklyn North,
62nd Precinct,
Transit Bureau District 32
Service
started July 2008,
made $203,000 last year,
Tax #947843
Hispanic Male, 38
Lawsuit Settlements:
$50,000 James, Shanell A. vs City of New York, et al., 2012 KCSC KCSC 019390/2012
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$50,000 James, Shanell A. vs City of New York, et al., 2012 KCSC KCSC 019390/2012
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Complaints
10
Complaints
17
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
4
Complainant Uncooperative
3
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
6
Unsubstantiated
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202407664,
July 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #201510469,
December 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 45 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201412651,
December 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201406218,
June 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | White Male, 65 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201114693,
November 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 36 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Handcuffs too tight |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 36 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201108583,
July 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201102931,
February 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201101690,
February 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201016424,
November 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Action |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200905178,
April 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: | Instructions |
| Complaint #202407664, July 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 21-24 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 21-24 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201510469, December 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Asian Male, 45 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201412651, December 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Asian Male, 24 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201406218, June 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | White Male, 29 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | White Male, 65 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201114693, November 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 36 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Force: Handcuffs too tight | Black Male, 36 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201108583, July 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Male, 28 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201102931, February 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) | Hispanic Female, 25 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201101690, February 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 44 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Hispanic Male, 44 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201016424, November 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Action | Black Male, 44 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Question | Black Male, 44 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200905178, April 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: Instructions | ||
| 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2010-1556
Closed: 6/22/2010
Case Details:
- Guilty: Involved in a traffic dispute with a person known to the Department.
Penalty: Pre-trial suspension days (30 days), restoration of suspension days (43 days)
Lawsuits
James, Shanell A. vs City of New York, et al.Case # 019390/2012, Supreme Court - Kings, October 2, 2012, ended September 13, 2016
$50,000 Settlement