Travis R. Tennant

Badge #19692, White Male
Police Officer at Chief of Department Investigation Review Section since May 2019, active
Also served at 114th Precinct
Service started January 2012, made $133,000 last year, Tax #952284

Lawsuit settlements:
$36,000   Dancy, Cheryl vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV07293
$265,000   Painson, Ashley, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV02788
$33,500   Cook, Marquis vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV00382
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Complaints

1 Complaint
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201404921, May 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Ethnicity
Complainant: Black Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201404921, May 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 40 Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Ethnicity Black Male, 40 Unsubstantiated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $334,500 total settlements.

Dancy, Cheryl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07293, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 18, 2014, ended June 29, 2015
$36,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 12, 2013, Plaintiff, who was a former NYP police officer, heard a commotion in the street outside her home in Brooklyn. Plaintiff went outside in her pajamas and found defendant Officers Korycki and Tenant accusing her son of smoking marijuana in public even though no marijuana was found on her son or in the vicinity. Plaintiff's son then went inside and Defendant officers demanded Plaintiff open the door to her home and let them inside, or they would break the door down themselves. Plaintiff refused and the defendant officers told plaintiff that someone was getting arrested tonight. Immediately thereafter defendant officers violently grabbed the plaintiff and forcefully threw her against their vehic...

Painson, Ashley, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02788, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 13, 2014, ended June 11, 2015
$265,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs went outside of their residence to get some fresh air. They were told by defendant officers to disperse even if they had not committed any crimes. Defendant officers then proceeded to arrest the plaintiffs, used excessive force, and transported the plaintiffs to the 79th precinct. Defendant officers gave false statements to prosecute the plaintiffs.

Cook, Marquis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00382, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 28, 2014, ended November 21, 2014
$33,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 12, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present inside his building of residence. NYPD Officers Alyse Rich and Gary Cha, accompanied by PO Travis Tennant and Michael Sommer, unlawfully stopped and arrested Plaintiff. While in the process of arresting Plaintiff, one of the police officers grabbed Plaintiff, kneed him in the head, and punched him multiple times before slamming him to the ground and kicking him. Plaintiff was then handcuffed, and PO Cha told him that it's good for you black guys that they beat you up. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct, then to the hospital, where his injuries were treated. Plaintiff was released without any charges ever being filed.