Tao Chen

Tao Chen

Tao Chen
Deputy Inspector at 5th Precinct since October 2022, active
Also served at 62nd Precinct, 72nd Precinct
Service started July 2004, made $208,000 last year, Tax #934627
Asian Male

Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200908740, June 2009
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200514060, November 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200908740, June 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 22 Unfounded
additional details
Complaint #200514060, November 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Taylor v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05634, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint and Stipulation

Roundtree et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 16CV04279, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Chen approached Plaintiffs while they were walking with friends, interrogated them, accused them of drinking in public, and then ordered other officers to "lock them up". Plaintiffs were forcefully handcuffed and arrested, brought to the Midtown South Precinct, strip-searched, and denied medical attention. The complaint does not mention if any charges were filed against them.