Credibility:
'Kenson Nelson' appears on the 'Adverse Credibility' list of officers with potential credibility problems.
'Kenson Nelson' appears on the 'Adverse Credibility' list of officers with potential credibility problems.
Kenson Nelson
Badge #1838,
Black Male
Also served at
40th Precinct
Service
started January 2006, ended June 2026,
Tax #940505
Lawsuit Settlements:
$27,500 Hart, Sylvia vs City of New York, et al., 2014 BCSC BCSC 304508/2014
$101,500 Diaz, Yarelis and Santiago, Jose vs City of New York, et al., 2012 BCSC BCSC 021412/2012
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$27,500 Hart, Sylvia vs City of New York, et al., 2014 BCSC BCSC 304508/2014
$101,500 Diaz, Yarelis and Santiago, Jose vs City of New York, et al., 2012 BCSC BCSC 021412/2012
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Complaints
2
Complaints
3
Allegations
0
Substantiated
1
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Exonerated
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201001741,
February 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200816189,
November 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Complaint #201001741, February 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 22 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 22 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200816189, November 2008 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Female, 25 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| 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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2015-13774
Closed: 11/16/2015
Case Details:
- Guilty: While on-duty, failed to enter details in said officer's activity log and failed to prepare an aided report worksheet for an emotionally disturbed person, as required
- Guilty: While on-duty, failed to generate a complaint report worksheet after being informed that a complainant was the victim of a crime, as required
- Guilty: While on-duty, failed to request the response of a Patrol Supervisor
Penalty: Vacation days (10 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $129,000 total settlements.Hart, Sylvia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304508/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 27, 2014, ended October 4, 2018
$27,500 Settlement
Diaz, Yarelis and Santiago, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021412/2012, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 24, 2012, ended July 8, 2019
$101,500 Settlement
Simpson, Reisha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06577, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 31, 2012, ended October 21, 2015
Order/Judgment (Verdict)