Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Other
Force: Physical force (2)
Discourtesy: Word
Force: Other
Force: Physical force (2)
Discourtesy: Word
Robert A. Friend
Badge #3328,
Hispanic Male
Police Officer at Transit Bureau Brooklyn since September 2025
Also served at
Specialized Training Section,
Military and Extended Leave Desk,
Transit Bureau Special Operations District,
Transit Bureau Response Team
Service
started October 2021,
made $62,400 last year,
Tax #972647
Complaints
6
Complaints
15
Allegations
4
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
3
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Alleged Victim Unavailable
5
Closed - Pending Litigation
1
Complainant Unavailable
1
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Unfounded
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202509979,
September 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Other blunt instrument as a club |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Allegation: | Force: Pepper spray |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
Complaint #202508208,
July 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
Complaint #202409856,
September 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Force: Other |
| Complainant: | Black Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| APU Case Status: | Pending |
| Penalty: | APU - Decision Pending |
Complaint #202409821,
September 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Age 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #202308175,
July 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #202304695,
May 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | White Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | White Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | White Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| Complaint #202509979, September 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Other blunt instrument as a club | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Force: Pepper spray | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202508208, July 2025 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Chokehold | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202409856, September 2024 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Force: Other | Black Male | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| APU Case Status: Pending | ||
| Penalty: APU - Decision Pending | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202409821, September 2024 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Age 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202308175, July 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Male, 30-34 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202304695, May 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 45-49 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 45-49 | Unfounded |
| Discourtesy: Word | White Male, 45-49 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Discourtesy: Word | White Male, 45-49 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Fluellen, Bruce vs City of New York, et al.Case # 512399/2026, Supreme Court - Kings, April 9, 2026