Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Detention
Abuse of Authority: Detention
Michael J. Ganz
Badge #4738,
White Male
Detective Grade 3 at 75th Precinct Detective Squad since May 2019
Also served at
115th Precinct
Service
started July 2008,
made $188,000 last year,
Tax #947016
Credibility:
'Michael Ganz' appears on the 'Adverse Credibility' list of officers with potential credibility problems.
'Michael Ganz' appears on the 'Adverse Credibility' list of officers with potential credibility problems.
Lawsuit Settlements:
$50,000 Devora, Desyree, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 511278/2020
$5,000 Monroe, Dwinel vs The City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 12CV05513
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$50,000 Devora, Desyree, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 511278/2020
$5,000 Monroe, Dwinel vs The City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 12CV05513
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Articles
Lawsuit portrays a culture of rape, sodomy and sexual harassment at the NYPD, New York Post, 6/15/2021Complaints
2
Complaints
7
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Exonerated
2
Unsubstantiated
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202403448,
April 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Detention |
| Complainant: | Black Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Command Discipline - A |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A (Vacation: 1 day) |
Complaint #201001313,
January 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202403448, April 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Abuse of Authority: Detention | Black Male | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A (Vacation: 1 day) | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201001313, January 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 18 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Hispanic Male, 18 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Hispanic Male, 18 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Hispanic Male, 18 | Exonerated |
| 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.
'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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $55,000 total settlements.Hanson, Shadae, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 506679/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, April 14, 2022
Complaint
Description: On March 7, 2021, Plaintiffs (Stacy, Shadae, Oshane, and Diamond) were lawfully driving when they were pulled over by an unmarked police car. The police officers got out and dragged Plaintiffs out of their car. The officers repeatedly punched and beat Plaintiffs. Oshane was placed in a chokehold when the officers removed him from his vehicle. Shadae was shoved to the ground and was kneed on her back. Officers tased Shadae twice. Plaintiffs were then detained and taken into custody, where Plaintiffs were denied medical attention. All charges against Plaintiffs were dismissed.
Devora, Desyree, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511278/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, June 30, 2020, ended August 17, 2022
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On, or about June 6, 2019, in the vicinity of Fountain Avenue and Hegeman Avenue, plaintiffs were seated in the rear seats of a motor vehicle when they were unlawfully stopped by Defendants. Defendants had no legal justification for the the stop. Defendants conducted an unlawful search of the vehicle. defendants then fabricated observations to justify the search and seizure. They restrained and removed plaintiffs by rear-handcuffing them in an excessively tight fashion. Plaintiffs were then removed to the 75th precinct. Plaintiffs were then criminally processed. Defendants sent fabricated evidence to the DA, namely that a guna nd ammunition was recovered. further they supressed exculpatiory evidnce namely wea...
Williams, Aaron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV08728, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 26, 2017, ended February 26, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested by Defendant Officers alleged of being in possession of a forged North Carolina temporary license plate and resulted in Plaintiff having to be on parole.
Monroe, Dwinel vs The City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV05513, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 31, 2014, ended January 22, 2015
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 13, 2011, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Plaintiff Dwinel Monroe was lying in bed in his apartment 3A6 at the Camden Residential Hotel at 206 West 95th Street in New York City, when he heard a loud banging on his door. Plaintiff went to the door, but did no open it. He heard voices outside the door and then the sound of a key opening the door. Defendant Officers Ganz and Leyden entered the room and they were accompanied by John Baisley, who was employed as a Security Officer for the Camden Residential Hotel. Mr. Baisley opened the door with a master key at the Defendants' request. The Defendants did not have a warrant to enter and the Plaintiff did not give them consent to enter. As the Plaintiff stood be...