Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
David W. Black
Badge #20798,
White Male
Police Officer at Emergency Service Squad 06 since July 2025
Service
started July 2017,
made $147,000 last year,
Tax #963875
Complaints
3
Complaints
3
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202405608,
May 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Puerto Rican Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #202206144,
May 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Dismissed |
| APU Plea Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Resolved by plea, July 14, 2026 |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
Complaint #202103039,
May 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202405608, May 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Puerto Rican Male, 21-24 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202206144, May 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Hispanic Male, 40-44 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed | ||
| APU Plea Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, July 14, 2026 | ||
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202103039, May 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation | Hispanic Female, 55-59 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Lawsuits
Zapata, Luis F. vs Stefanski, Jeffrey et al.Case # 24CV03785, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 12, 2024, ended February 4, 2026
Zero Disposition