Christophe Staffu

Badge #2309, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Narcotics Borough Bronx
Also served at 42nd Precinct
Service started April 1997, ended April 2019, Tax #919745

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop (2)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)

Lawsuit settlements:
$15,000   Friday v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 09CV07223
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Complaints

8 Complaints
18 Allegations
5 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
4 Substantiated (Charges)
6 Exonerated
2 Unfounded
5 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200608051, May 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200605414, April 2006
Allegation: Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200512066, October 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200502157, September 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: White Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200301369, February 2003
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Not Guilty - DCT
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #200102295, March 2001
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Complainant: Black Female, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Female, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200003446, May 2000
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9805024, November 1998
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200608051, May 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200605414, April 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone Hispanic Male, 47 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Hispanic Male, 47 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 47 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 47 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200512066, October 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Hispanic Male, 37 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200502157, September 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Male, 24 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Force: Physical force White Male, 24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop White Male, 24 Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200301369, February 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Female Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Female Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Not Guilty - DCT
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #200102295, March 2001
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 19 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Black Female, 40 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Female, 40 Unfounded
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Complaint #200003446, May 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 37 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 37 Exonerated
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Complaint #9805024, November 1998
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unfounded
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.

Grantley, Prince vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV08294, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 28, 2013, ended November 21, 2013
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On January 3, 2008, at E. 169th street and Franklin Ave, Bronx, Plaintiff was lawfully traveling on a public sidewalk, when he was approached by NYPD officers. Defendants apprehended and searched plaintiff without permission, but did not recover any contraband. Defendants arrested plaintiff and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. During Grand Jury Proceeding, Doe "597" testified he observed plaintiff receive pre-recorded "buy money" during a narcotics operation. During trial, Doe "597" was unable to identify plaintiff as the person he observed on January 3, 2008 receive "buy money" during a narcotics operation on January 3, 2008. Plaintiff PRINCE spent approximately 2 years in jail as a result...

Friday v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV07223, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint