Michael J. Hansson

Lieutenant at Warrant Section since April 2024, active
Service started July 2010, made $176,000 last year, Tax #949084
White Male, 35

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Chokehold
Force: Restricted Breathing
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Discourtesy: Word

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2020-22093
Closed: 3/1/2023

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Lawsuit settlements:
$5,001   Davis, Kareem vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV05453
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Complaints

13 Complaints
30 Allegations
6 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
3 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Complainant Uncooperative
8 Exonerated
1 Unable to Determine
10 Unsubstantiated
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202204922, July 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Female, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201909309, October 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201907814, August 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201906398, July 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, August 2022
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #201902877, March 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 3 days)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201900823, January 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201900776, January 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Black Female, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #201807355, August 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201804086, March 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201605824, July 2016
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
Complainant: Female, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201212700, September 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201201649, February 2012
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #201108904, July 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #202204922, July 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Female, 50-54 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201909309, October 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 18-20 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201907814, August 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 35-39 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201906398, July 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Force: Restricted Breathing Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Charges)
Force: Chokehold Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Charges)
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25-29 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25-29 Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, August 2022
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #201902877, March 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 30 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 30 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 30 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 3 days)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201900823, January 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 26 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201900776, January 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Black Female, 34 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #201807355, August 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 22 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201804086, March 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male Exonerated
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Complaint #201605824, July 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Gender Female, 20 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 25 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Female, 20 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 50 Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Gender Hispanic Female, 25 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201212700, September 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 38 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201201649, February 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 33 Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #201108904, July 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 25 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Discipline

Case: 2020-22093
Closed: 3/1/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to activate their body-worn camera.
  2. Violated patrol rules.
  3. Wrongfully stopped an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (3 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $5,001 total settlements.

Smith, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506705/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, March 8, 2022
Complaint
Description: On July 11, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk when Defendant NYPD officers, including Matthew McCurry, Michael Ardolino, Michael LaGattolla, Nicholas Conway, Sergio Castillo, Christian Calvagna, Joshua Navarro, and Michael Hansson unlawfully approached and stopped Plaintiff to question him about an argument he had with his wife several hours before. Defendants then seized and searched Plaintiff, despite lack of reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Plaintiff was accused him of a criminal act and was placed in overly-tight handcuffs, causing injury. While Plaintiff was in custody, Defendants went to the residence of Plaintiff's wife and lied to gain access and search the property. Defendants...

Herod, Jamane vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517475/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, October 1, 2020

Mceachin, Bobby vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 518976/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, September 26, 2018

Davis, Kareem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05453, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 9, 2014, ended April 22, 2015
$5,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 5, 2011, Plaintiff was pulled over when driving his car. NYPD Officers Stanley Mateo and Michael Hansson refused to state why Plaintiff was pulled over and demanded his documents, which were duly produced. The officers then instructed Plaintiff to get out, which he complied with, and both Plaintiff and his care were illegally searched. The officers did not create any written record of their actions as required by law. The complaint does not record any formal charges being filed.

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