Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
William L. Fields
Lieutenant Special Assignment at Transit Bureau District 32 since October 2024
Also served at
107th Precinct,
70th Precinct,
Transit Bureau Special Operations District,
115th Precinct,
Transit Bureau District 33
Service
started July 2005,
made $243,000 last year,
Tax #938477
Black Male
Lawsuit Settlements:
$12,500 Diaz, Francisco vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV05201
$775,000 Richardson, Isabel vs Johnson, Zara, et al., 2010 KCSC KCSC 009586/2010
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$12,500 Diaz, Francisco vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV05201
$775,000 Richardson, Isabel vs Johnson, Zara, et al., 2010 KCSC KCSC 009586/2010
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Complaints
11
Complaints
24
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2
Alleged Victim Unavailable
3
Exonerated
2
Unfounded
7
Unsubstantiated
8
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202501556,
November 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202309846,
October 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Command Discipline - B |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 10 days) |
Complaint #202306053,
July 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Age 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Other |
| Complainant: | Age 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital |
| Complainant: | Age 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| Complainant: | Age 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Age 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Race |
| Complainant: | Age 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Age 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
Complaint #202107261,
November 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Female, 50-54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
| Complainant: | Age 80-99 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #201610243,
December 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201101083,
January 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200903343,
February 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #200803150,
March 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Action |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
Complaint #200801024,
January 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 16 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 16 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 16 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200712368,
June 2007
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 64 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #200706183,
October 2006
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202501556, November 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 25-29 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202309846, October 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest | Black Male, 21-24 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B | ||
| Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 10 days) | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202306053, July 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Age 21-24 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Offensive Language: Other | Age 21-24 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital | Age 21-24 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Age 21-24 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Discourtesy: Word | Age 21-24 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Offensive Language: Race | Age 21-24 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Discourtesy: Word | Age 21-24 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202107261, November 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | White Female, 50-54 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Age 80-99 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201610243, December 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 19 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201101083, January 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 33 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200903343, February 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 20 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Female, 20 | Unsubstantiated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 20 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 17 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200803150, March 2008 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Action | Male | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200801024, January 2008 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Female, 16 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 16 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 16 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200712368, June 2007 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 64 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200706183, October 2006 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Black Male, 39 | Unsubstantiated |
| 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $787,500 total settlements.Campbell, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 513067/2026, Supreme Court - Kings, June 25, 2026
Grant, Elizabeth, et Al vs Aspca, et al.
Case # 22CV00775, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 2, 2022, ended July 12, 2023
Zero Disposition
Plotkin, Mikhail vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 007704/2014, Supreme Court - Kings, June 25, 2014
Diaz, Francisco vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV05201, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 22, 2012, ended January 2, 2013
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Richardson, Isabel vs Johnson, Zara, et al.
Case # 009586/2010, Supreme Court - Kings, April 27, 2010, ended February 28, 2013
$775,000 Settlement