Francis Twum

Badge #8518, Black Male
Former Police Officer at Transit Bureau District 12
Also served at 47th Precinct, Police Service Area 7
Service started July 2005, ended July 2025, Tax #939617

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2023-27782
Closed: 3/25/2023
Case: 2022-26587
Closed: 8/11/2022
Case: 2010-1804
Closed: 7/29/2010

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$85,000   Mckenzie, Franklin vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV04899
$70,000   Patterson, Damion, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 300808/2017
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Complaints

10 Complaints
31 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2 Alleged Victim Unavailable
4 Complainant Unavailable
8 Complainant Uncooperative
3 Exonerated
2 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
11 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202500420, January 2025
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
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Complaint #202105527, September 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Disability
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
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Complaint #201506310, July 2015
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Female, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Female, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201401259, February 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201205769, May 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #201111737, September 2011
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200915832, October 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200901935, February 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200900167, January 2009
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #200712248, August 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Female, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202500420, January 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 21-24 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 21-24 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
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Complaint #202105527, September 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Hispanic Male, 60-64 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Hispanic Male, 60-64 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 60-64 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Hispanic Male, 60-64 Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Disability Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography Hispanic Male, 60-64 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 60-64 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 60-64 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 60-64 Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Other Hispanic Female, 60-64 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
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Complaint #201506310, July 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female, 43 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Female, 43 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Female, 43 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201401259, February 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 51 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201205769, May 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 21 Alleged Victim Unavailable
Force: Chokehold Hispanic Female, 21 Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #201111737, September 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 49 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200915832, October 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 31 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200901935, February 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 29 Exonerated
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Complaint #200900167, January 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Hit against inanimate object Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 29 Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 29 Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 29 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #200712248, August 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female, 41 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Female, 41 Complainant Uncooperative
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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.
'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.

Further details on conclusions.


Discipline

Case: 2023-27782
Closed: 3/25/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully used physical force.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B

Case: 2022-26587
Closed: 8/11/2022
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to identify themselves as a Police Officer.
  2. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to make proper notifications.
  3. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to remain at the scene of an off-duty incident.
  4. Pleaded Guilty: Violated uniform rules.
  5. Pleaded Guilty: Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: Vacation days (5 days)

Case: 2010-1804
Closed: 7/29/2010
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Wrongfully absent from residence while on sick report.
  2. Guilty: Wrongfully engaged in off-duty employment without authority or permission.
Penalty: Vacation days (30 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $155,000 total settlements.

Mckenzie, Franklin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04899, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 8, 2017, ended March 10, 2020
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving when Officer Twum and Catanzarita performed a traffic stop on the Plaintiff's vehicle. Plaintiff attempted to record the interaction with his phone. However, both officers then grabbed Plaintiff's arm, pulled him out of the vehicle and knocked the phone out of his hand. They then shoved him against the vehicle and handcuffed him. He was taken to the precinct and charged with dis con, resisting arrest, and reckless driving. Charges were dismissed and Officer Twum's testimony was found to be incredible during bench trial.

Mckenzie, Franklin vs City of New York, et al.
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 8, 2017

Patterson, Damion, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300808/2017, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 10, 2017, ended November 30, 2018
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint

Nelson, Timothy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025752/2015E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 26, 2015
Summons/Complaint

Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 8/31/2023
Bronx DA Notified Officer List