John W. Slavinsky

Badge #2046, White Male, 40
Detective Grade 3 at Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North since April 2012, active
Service started July 2005, made $190,000 last year, Tax #939476

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) (2)
Abuse of Authority: Stop

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2015-14154
Closed: 2/5/2016

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Lawsuit settlements:
$1,500   Clarke, Ian vs City of New York, et al., 2022 EDNY EDNY 22CV03769
$25,000   Charles, Aaron vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV04510
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Complaints

10 Complaints
18 Allegations
4 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Instructions)
2 Substantiated (Charges)
4 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Exonerated
2 Unfounded
6 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201701065, February 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201502393, April 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201408617, August 2014
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: White Female, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: White Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: White Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, March 2017
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Interview Details
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Complaint #201211890, August 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Female, 61
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201209836, December 2011
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200911453, July 2009
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Black Male, 62
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 62
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200901128, January 2009
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200803927, March 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200614499, October 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Complainant: Black Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200603947, March 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201701065, February 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Hispanic Male, 32 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201502393, April 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 48 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201408617, August 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 56 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) White Female, 49 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop White Male, 56 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) White Male, 56 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, March 2017
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Interview Details
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Complaint #201211890, August 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Female, 61 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201209836, December 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200911453, July 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Chokehold Black Male, 62 Unfounded
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 62 Exonerated
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Complaint #200901128, January 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest Hispanic Male, 30 Substantiated (Instructions)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 30 Substantiated (Instructions)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200803927, March 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 28 Exonerated
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Complaint #200614499, October 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Black Female, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Female, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200603947, March 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 47 Unfounded
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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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Discipline

Case: 2015-14154
Closed: 2/5/2016
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: While on duty, stopped a person known to the Department without sufficient legal authority.
  2. Guilty: While on duty, searched a person known to the Department without sufficient legal authority.
Penalty: Vacation days (5 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $26,500 total settlements.

Clarke, Ian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV03769, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 28, 2022, ended October 23, 2023
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 19, 2021, the plaintiff was sleeping inside his apartment when suddenly 10 NYPD officers broke down his door and pointed guns and shields at him. Without questions, the plaintiff was immediately searched, handcuffed, and taken to the precinct. His apartment was also searched and ransacked without a warrant.

Suren, Ismael Joel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02659, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 16, 2019, ended September 26, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On Feb 19, 2018, plaintiffs were at home when 14 police officers, without a warrant, broke into the apartment with guns drawn. Officers pointed their guns at plaintiff Edjar Joel Suren, who was 17, arrested him and placed him in handcuffs. Officers then grabbed plaintiff Lucia Santigao, 65, off her bed and handcuffed her. Officers then grabbed plaintiff Ismael Suren, Jr. and handcuffed him as well. Officers asked where the "guns and drugs" were, which plaintiffs denied having. They then asked where Nelson Santiago was, and plaintiff Lucia stated he did not live with her. Officers had her call Nelson and he came to the house, where plaintiff Nelson was then arrested and searched. Family members Edgardo Suren and...

Charles, Aaron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04510, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 21, 2015, ended September 16, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was sleeping at his friend's house when his neighbor woke him up at night telling him that his mom's house (few floor above) had cops. Plaintiff then went up to his mother's house and inquiries what was going on. Upon knowing that plaintiff was the son of the owner, plaintiff was arrested, together with his mom and brother who lived in the house. Plaintiff was then brought the precinct where he was charged with possession of marijuana. All charges were dismissed later.

Trusty v. The City of New York et al
Case # 16CV01155, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Amended Complaint
Description: 1st Incident: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff outside NYCHA housing, asked for his ID, and threw him against the wall, chocked him, and assaulted him. Plaintiff lost consciousness and was sent to the hospital2nd incident: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff, took his keys from his pocket, and entered and searched his apartment.. IAB investigated both incidents. Plaintiff was not charged with a crime.

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional lawsuit 11CV4781