Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises (2)
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises (2)
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Brian L. Grant
Badge #1642,
White Male
Sergeant at Warrant Section since December 2022
Service
started January 2012,
made $200,000 last year,
Tax #951785
Lawsuit Settlements:
$13,000 Hereford, Carl vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV01409
$30,000 Young, Jason vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV02561
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$13,000 Hereford, Carl vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV01409
$30,000 Young, Jason vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV02561
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Complaints
2
Complaints
6
Allegations
3
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202309143,
September 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Dismissed |
| APU Plea Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Resolved by plea, April 8, 2026 |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| Documents: | CCRB Annual Report |
| Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201700781,
January 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 69 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Complaint #202309143, September 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Male, 40-44 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) | |
| Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) | |
| Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed | ||
| APU Plea Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, April 8, 2026 | ||
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| Documents: | CCRB Annual Report | |
| Complaint Closing Report | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201700781, January 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 69 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $43,000 total settlements.Hereford, Carl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01409, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 17, 2017, ended October 11, 2017
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was walking down the street with his friends when the defendant officers pulled up next to them in an unmarked police vehicle. The officers got out of the car, questioned them, and then began aggressively arresting the plaintiff's friend. The plaintiff turned on the flashlight on his phone and pointed it at the arrest. The defendant officers then arrested the plaintiff thinking he was filming the incident. He was taken to the 76th precinct and charged with Resisting Arrest, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, and Disorderly Conduct. The charges were later dismissed.
Hurdle, Jahnice vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 520725/2016, Supreme Court - Kings, November 30, 2016, ended February 24, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about November 24, 2015 POs Michael Kutny, Brian Grant, and John Doe attacked, hit, beat, and punched Plaintiff, thereafter throwing Plaintiff face down on the ground and forcefully restraining Plaintiff. POs had no legal justification for this attack. Plaintiff was interrogated by POs, who made threatening gestures and statements intended to provoke fear in Plaintiff. Plaintiff suffered loss of liberty, personal injuries, humiliation, mental anguish, depression, and deprivation of constitutional rights as a result of this incident.
Young, Jason vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02561, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 5, 2014, ended December 19, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 5, 2012, the Plaintiff was outside his residence, standing on a public sidewalk talking with friends. NYPD Police Officer Brian Grant (Shield #14907) and three (3) unidentified police officers ordered the Plaintiff and his friends to leave the area. They complied, walking around the neighbourhood for 30 minutes. They returned to go up to the Plaintiff's apartment and were again approached by the Defendant officers. The officers asked for ID. As the Plaintiff was retrieving his ID, the Defendants pushed him against a wall and handcuffed him. Although the Plaintiff tried to explain that he lived in the building and had his ID, the Defendants forcibly placed him in an unmarked car. The Plaintiff had tr...