Michael C. Shaw

Badge #5314, White Male
Sergeant at Warrant Section since October 2021
Also served at Midtown South Precinct, 13th Precinct
Service started July 2008, made $169,000 last year, Tax #946634

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera

Lawsuit Settlements:
$40,601   Panzarino, Mark vs City of New York, et al., 2015 SDNY SDNY 15CV05511
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Complaints

7 Complaints
12 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Complaint Withdrawn
5 Unable to Determine
1 Unsubstantiated
2 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202412682, December 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: 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 (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202310615, November 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
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Complaint #202206589, September 2022
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
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Complaint #201903571, April 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201705071, June 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201701565, March 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201213619, October 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: White Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #202412682, December 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Male, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Male, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male, 30-34 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
additional details
Complaint #202310615, November 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Female, 40-44 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Female, 40-44 Unable to Determine
additional details
Complaint #202206589, September 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 21-24 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Hispanic Female, 21-24 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Unable to Determine
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Complaint #201903571, April 2019
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201705071, June 2017
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Alleged Victim Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201701565, March 2017
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201213619, October 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop White Male, 30 Complaint Withdrawn
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.


Lawsuits

Panzarino, Mark vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05511, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 14, 2015, ended November 27, 2015
$40,601 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was physically assaulted and harassed by defendant police officers on a series of dates. On May 11 2014, a park staff member supervisor approached plaintiff and told him he could not make his chalk artwork. The park supervisor called the police and the defendant officer handcuffed, searched and arrested the plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct and central booking. Plaintiff was charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, making graffiti and possession of graffiti instruments. All charges were dismissed.

Other Documents

DA Disclosure Letter