Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Ronald S. Griffin
Service
started March 2000, ended December 2025,
Tax #925393
Black Male
Complaints
8
Complaints
14
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Complainant Unavailable
1
Complainant Uncooperative
2
Exonerated
4
Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
4
Unsubstantiated
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202502558,
March 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Miscellaneous - Subject Retired |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Miscellaneous - Subject Retired |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Miscellaneous - Subject Retired |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| Complainant: | Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Miscellaneous - Subject Retired |
Complaint #202305894,
June 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| Complainant: | Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
Complaint #201803640,
May 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201802248,
March 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 50 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 50 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201508958,
October 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Female, 44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #200405408,
June 2004
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #200402109,
March 2004
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 48 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 48 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200307212,
September 2003
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 36 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202502558, March 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Female, 45-49 | Miscellaneous - Subject Retired |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Female, 45-49 | Miscellaneous - Subject Retired |
| Force: Physical force | Female, 45-49 | Miscellaneous - Subject Retired |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Female, 45-49 | Miscellaneous - Subject Retired |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202305894, June 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 30-34 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Male, 30-34 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201803640, May 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Black Male, 29 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201802248, March 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 50 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 50 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201508958, October 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | White Female, 44 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200405408, June 2004 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop | Black Male | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200402109, March 2004 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 48 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Female, 48 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200307212, September 2003 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop | Black Male, 36 | Exonerated |
| 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.
'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: 2010-1106
Closed: 5/21/2010
Case Details:
- Guilty: Failed to notify operations as required.
- Guilty: Failed to remain at the scene of a domestic incident.
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), vacation days (45 days)
Lawsuits
Rodriguez, Chaz vs P.O. Lin, Bao, et al.Case # 519923/2017, Supreme Court - Kings, March 8, 2018
Complaint
Description: On October 19, 2014, Plaintiff was unlawfully stopped, questioned, frisked, searched, seized handcuffed, and subjected to excessive force. Without any justification, Plaintiff was maced in the face and tased by the Defendants. Plaintiff suffered serious injuries as a result. Plaintiff was then treated at Kings County Hospital Center. After receiving treatment, Plaintiff was maliciously prosecuted.