Michael T. Birch
Badge #1724,
White Male
Police Officer at 120th Precinct since January 2014
Service
started July 2010,
made $145,000 last year,
Tax #948674
Lawsuit Settlements:
$45,000 Perkins, John vs City of New York, et al., 2016 RCSC RCSC 151663/2016
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$45,000 Perkins, John vs City of New York, et al., 2016 RCSC RCSC 151663/2016
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Complaints
6
Complaints
10
Allegations
0
Substantiated
1
Closed - Pending Litigation
2
Unable to Determine
1
Unfounded
1
Unsubstantiated
5
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202410764,
October 2024
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| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Age 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
| Complainant: | Age 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202311631,
November 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202300519,
January 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 50-54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202207984,
November 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Housing Status) |
| Complainant: | Female, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Disability) |
| Complainant: | Female, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202201810,
March 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
Complaint #201909820,
November 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Female, 65-69 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202410764, October 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Age 35-39 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Age 35-39 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202311631, November 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Female, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202300519, January 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 50-54 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202207984, November 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Black Female, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Housing Status) | Female, 40-44 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Disability) | Female, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202201810, March 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 40-44 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201909820, November 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital | White Female, 65-69 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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: 2021-23868
Closed: 6/30/2022
Case Details:
- Fail to activate body-worn camera.
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training
Lawsuits
Perkins, John vs City of New York, et al.Case # 151663/2016, Supreme Court - Richmond, December 13, 2016, ended February 19, 2025
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about December 3, 2015, at approximately 11am Plaintiff was at or near the premises located at 24 Maxie Court located in the County of Richmond, City of New York, when he became the victim of police retaliation and/or police misconduct. Plaintiff was the lawful owner and landlord of 24 Maxie Court since the year 2007. At the aforementioned time and place, Mr. Perkins was threatened, chased and charged by the tenant who had been living in the downstairs apartment. Plaintiff became a victim of violence when tenant and tenant’s boyfriend attacked him. Plaintiff immediately called 911 to seek help and protection, and Defendant NYPD Officers Michael Birch, Golden Derrick, and John Does 1-4 responded and arrive...