Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Steven A. Gansrow
Badge #301,
White Male
Service
started July 2001, ended July 2021,
Tax #928345
Lawsuit settlements:
$10,000 Davis, Paul vs City of New York, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV02379
$15,000 Brown, Sharron vs City of New York, et al., 2014 NYCSC NYCSC 151434/2014
$17,500 Harrigan et al v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 10CV02169
$49,500 Lizardi et al v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 10CV04593
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$10,000 Davis, Paul vs City of New York, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV02379
$15,000 Brown, Sharron vs City of New York, et al., 2014 NYCSC NYCSC 151434/2014
$17,500 Harrigan et al v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 10CV02169
$49,500 Lizardi et al v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 10CV04593
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Complaints
7
Complaints
16
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Exonerated
1
Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
12
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202102403,
September 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Miscellaneous - Subject Retired |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201800172,
December 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201301959,
March 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201114053,
September 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Police shield |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 60 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 60 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200917537,
November 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 51 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 51 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 51 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Plead Guilty - DCT |
| Penalty: | Vacation: 2 days |
Complaint #200708418,
June 2007
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200300734,
January 2003
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202102403, September 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 21-24 | Miscellaneous - Subject Retired |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201800172, December 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Female, 28 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Black Female, 28 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201301959, March 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 32 | Unsubstantiated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 32 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201114053, September 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Police shield | Black Female, 60 | Unsubstantiated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 60 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200917537, November 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Female, 51 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Female, 51 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Female, 51 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - DCT | ||
| Penalty: Vacation: 2 days | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200708418, June 2007 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 35 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 35 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 35 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Exonerated | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200300734, January 2003 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 35 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop | Black Male, 35 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
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.
'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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Discipline
Case Details:
- Dismissed: Wrongfully stopped an individual known to the Department without sufficient legal authority
- Dismissed: Wrongfully frisked an individual known to the Department without sufficient legal authority
- Dismissed: Failed to prepare a stop and frisk report
- Dismissed: Failed to make activity log entries
Penalty: Schedule "b" Command Discipline, two (2) vacation days
Lawsuits
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $92,000 total settlements.Dovonou, Jacques vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159883/2020, Supreme Court - New York, November 24, 2020
Davis, Paul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02379, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 13, 2016, ended January 25, 2017
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking with his friends when they were accosted by a group of plainclothes officers who began beating Plaintiff. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to the 90th Precinct, charged with assault and possession of PCP, and then taken to Woodhull Hospital.
Doughty, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08469, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 9, 2015, ended January 15, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 31, 2013, plaintiff stopped at a deli on his way home from work and stepped out to smoke a cigarette while awaiting his food. A man approached and inquired about buying marijuana and plaintiff told him that he did not participate in that but suggested he ask some men around the corner. Plaintiff went back inside to get his food and walked home, stopping to speak with a friend on the way. Two cars pulled up with plainclothes men pointing weapons and threatening to shoot. They proceeded to search plaintiff and identified themselves as officers. They stated that he fit the description of a robber that had robbed someone nearby. An officer identified plaintiff and instructed the others to complete the a...
Brown, Sharron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151434/2014, Supreme Court - New York, May 29, 2014, ended November 20, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Harrigan et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV02169, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$17,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint
Lizardi et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV04593, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$49,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint