Herbert C. Johnston

Lieutenant at 83rd Precinct since September 2023, active
Also served at US Open Tennis Detail, 67th Precinct
Service started August 1993, made $219,000 last year, Tax #904217
White Male

Complaints

5 Complaints
10 Allegations
0 Substantiated
8 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200814585, September 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200807078, May 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Asian Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200008962, December 2000
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200004530, June 2000
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9900765, January 1999
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200814585, September 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Female, 32 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Female, 32 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 15 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200807078, May 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Asian Male, 21 Exonerated
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Complaint #200008962, December 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 17 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 16 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Exonerated
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Complaint #200004530, June 2000
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Exonerated
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Complaint #9900765, January 1999
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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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