Andrew K. Lau

Badge #29282, Asian Male
Former Police Officer at 94th Precinct
Also served at INS TRN
Service started January 2018, ended January 2026, Tax #965255

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2020-22434
Closed: 8/1/2022

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Complaints

1 Complaint
3 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1 Exonerated
1 Unfounded

Complaint #201906594, July 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201906594, July 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Hispanic Female, 20 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Male, 22 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Male, 22 Exonerated
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Discipline

Case: 2020-22434
Closed: 8/1/2022
Case Details:
  1. Improper frisk of an individual
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training


Lawsuits

Duran, Emily vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 502534/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, February 4, 2021
Complaint
Description: On July 28, 2019, defendants including Ullah, Lau, Payano and John Does unlawfully stopped, searched, battered, assaulted, arrested, and detained the plaintiff without legal justification. Defendants falsely charged the plaintiff with the penal law violations of criminal contempt.

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter