Ryan J. Olsen

Badge #5992, White Male, 37
Detective Grade 3 at Property Clerk Division since October 2025
Service started July 2010, made $213,000 last year, Tax #949417

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search (2)
Discourtesy: Action
Discourtesy: Word (2)
Offensive Language: Other
Offensive Language: Race

Lawsuit Settlements:
$17,500   Jolivert, Serge vs City of New York, et al., 2019 KCSC KCSC 510287/2019
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Complaints

8 Complaints
32 Allegations
13 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
8 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
3 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
3 Exonerated
3 Unable to Determine
8 Unsubstantiated
4 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202410323, October 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Hispanic Female
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest
Complainant: Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202400002, December 2023
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: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202103511, June 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A
APU Plea Penalty: Command Discipline A
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, January 8, 2025
Penalty: Command Discipline A / Formalized Training
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
NYPD Plea Agreement
additional details

Complaint #202104700, January 2021
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201803727, April 2018
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201605124, April 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201601814, February 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
Complainant: Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201210076, August 2012
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #202410323, October 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 18-20 Unable to Determine
Force: Physical force Black Male, 18-20 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Black Male, 18-20 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Male, 18-20 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest Black Male, 18-20 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Hispanic Female Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202400002, December 2023
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: Improper use of body-worn camera Female, 45-49 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
additional details
Complaint #202103511, June 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 45-49 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 45-49 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A
APU Plea Penalty: Command Discipline A
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, January 8, 2025
Penalty: Command Discipline A / Formalized Training
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
NYPD Plea Agreement
additional details
Complaint #202104700, January 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 35-39 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201803727, April 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 38 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 38 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Discourtesy: Action Black Male, 38 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 38 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 38 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Offensive Language: Other Black Male, 38 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 38 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 38 Exonerated
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201605124, April 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 44 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201601814, February 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Male, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201210076, August 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 20 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 20 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $17,500 total settlements.

Wright, Jamek vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 525319/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, November 21, 2023
Complaint
Description: On August 30, 2020, plaintiff Jamek Wright was lawfully sleeping in his room located on the 5th floor of 113-10 Horace Harding Expressway, 5th fl., Queens, NY at which time defendants Detective Keenan Carter, Sergeant James Weibert, and Detective Ryan Olsen knocked on plaintiff's door. Plaintiff opened the door and the officers proceeded to unlawfully handcuff and falsely arrest plaintiff, without probable cause or legal justification. Other defendant police officers also included DETECTIVE RYAN OLSEN, Shield No. 5992, DETECTIVE ARGELIS RODRIGUEZ, SERGEANT DANIEL BRENNAN, Shield No. 175, DETECTIVE TOMAS REYES, Shield No. 377,and Defendants New York City Police Officers John Does #s 1-10. The officers then pro...

Jolivert, Serge vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510287/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, May 17, 2019, ended November 17, 2020
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 26, 2018, Police Officer Teriq Grant and Ryan Olsen saw Plaintiff entered into the convenience store and followed him because of his race. When Plaintiff left the convenience store and went on top of his bike, PO Olsen ran up to him and pushed him to the ground. PO Olsen also punched Plaintiff while he was on the ground. Plaintiff was unlawfully arrested and charged. Charges against Plaintiff was based entirely on the false allegations and fabrications by PO Grant and Olsen. All criminal charges against Plaintiff relating this arrest were dismissed on or about October 26, 2018.

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