Heng Peou

Badge #5199, Asian Male
Former Sergeant at Midtown South Precinct
Also served at 5th Precinct, 79th Precinct
Service started July 1996, ended January 2019, Tax #917146

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Chokehold
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Discourtesy: Word

Lawsuit settlements:
$35,001   Murrell v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 07CV05609
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Complaints

7 Complaints
9 Allegations
3 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Exonerated
1 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201810215, December 2018
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Asian Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
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Complaint #200915228, September 2009
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200913187, August 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200706626, March 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200510253, August 2005
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200008155, November 2000
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Asian Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200005630, August 2000
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - OATH
Penalty: Vacation: 8 days
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Complaint #201810215, December 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Asian Male, 47 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
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Complaint #200915228, September 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 47 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200913187, August 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Black Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200706626, March 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 46 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200510253, August 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 36 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 36 Exonerated
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Complaint #200008155, November 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Asian Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200005630, August 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Chokehold Hispanic Male, 16 Substantiated (Charges)
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 16 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Plead Guilty - OATH
Penalty: Vacation: 8 days
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Lawsuits

Murrell v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV05609, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$35,001 Settlement
Stipulation