Michael P. Sommer

Badge #29603, White Male
Police Officer at 13th Precinct since September 2025
Also served at US Open Tennis Detail, Patrol Borough Brooklyn North
Service started July 2011, made $165,000 last year, Tax #951286

Lawsuit Settlements:
$33,500   Cook, Marquis vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV00382
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Complaints

3 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Unfounded
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202305736, June 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202308757, November 2022
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201208518, June 2012
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #202305736, June 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202308757, November 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 30-34 Unfounded
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Complaint #201208518, June 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 32 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Black Male, 32 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $33,500 total settlements.

Gentile, Anthony vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 522745/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, March 15, 2021

Cook, Marquis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00382, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 28, 2014, ended November 21, 2014
$33,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 12, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present inside his building of residence. NYPD Officers Alyse Rich and Gary Cha, accompanied by PO Travis Tennant and Michael Sommer, unlawfully stopped and arrested Plaintiff. While in the process of arresting Plaintiff, one of the police officers grabbed Plaintiff, kneed him in the head, and punched him multiple times before slamming him to the ground and kicking him. Plaintiff was then handcuffed, and PO Cha told him that it's good for you black guys that they beat you up. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct, then to the hospital, where his injuries were treated. Plaintiff was released without any charges ever being filed.