Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Gun Pointed
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Force: Gun Pointed
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Alvin S. Guthrie
Badge #4784,
Black Male
Detective Specialist at 79th Precinct since February 2026
Also served at
Patrol Borough Brooklyn North Community Affairs Section
Service
started January 2014,
made $177,000 last year,
Tax #955965
Complaints
3
Complaints
6
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Unfounded
3
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202202062,
May 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201906066,
June 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Not guilty |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Guilty |
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 20 days |
| APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 3 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, March 14, 2024 |
| Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 3 days |
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary |
| Complaint Closing Report | |
| NYPD Trial Decision |
Complaint #201407286,
July 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202202062, May 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 35-39 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Black Male, 35-39 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Black Male, 35-39 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201906066, June 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Black Male, 21-24 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty | ||
| Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) | |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty | ||
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 20 days | ||
| APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, March 14, 2024 | ||
| Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days | ||
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary | |
| Complaint Closing Report | ||
| NYPD Trial Decision | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201407286, July 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 20 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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: 2021-23674
Closed: 7/9/2021
Case Details:
- Guilty: -
Penalty: Vacation days (3 days)
Case: 2017-18239
Closed: 3/29/2019
Case Details:
- Guilty: Failed to make proper notifications (Patrol Supervisor, IAB, Desk Sergeant, sick desk Supervisor, ACS, Commanding Officer if PPO, operations unit, CCRB, etc.).
- Guilty: Made computer inquiries unrelated to official Department business.
- Guilty: Violated personnel rules (proper address and telephone number on file, social condition).
- Guilty: Wrongful threat of force.
- Guilty: Wrongfully unholstered/displayed a firearm.
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), vacation days (30 days)
Lawsuits
Polanco, Hipolito, et Al vs Guthrie, Alvin S., et al.Case # 505172/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, February 22, 2022, ended September 20, 2022
Zero Disposition
Other Documents
NYPD Trial Decision 3/11/2024