Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Karl E. Hanisch
Badge #454,
White Male
Sergeant at Patrol Borough Brooklyn North since March 2026
Service
started July 2012,
made $155,000 last year,
Tax #952825
Complaints
4
Complaints
7
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2
Exonerated
1
Unable to Determine
1
Unfounded
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202305674,
June 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #202305385,
March 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | White Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #202302490,
March 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 50-54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #201706293,
April 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 43 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
| Complainant: | Female, 43 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202305674, June 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 40-44 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202305385, March 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | White Male, 55-59 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | White Male, 55-59 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202302490, March 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Black Male, 50-54 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201706293, April 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Female, 43 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Female, 43 | Exonerated |
| 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.
'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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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
Lurch, Robert Derek Jr. vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 19CV06011, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 20, 2019, ended August 26, 2025
Zero Disposition