Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
John H. Volkan
Lieutenant at Transit Bureau Subway Safety Task Force since February 2024
Also served at
Midtown North Precinct,
Transit Bureau Special Operations District,
Transit Bureau District 3,
30th Precinct,
67th Precinct
Service
started July 2006,
made $246,000 last year,
Tax #942677
White Male, 54
Lawsuit Settlements:
$25,000 Cespedes, Jose vs City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV06575
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$25,000 Cespedes, Jose vs City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV06575
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Complaints
3
Complaints
4
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline)
1
Exonerated
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201600251,
January 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201401786,
February 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 70 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Female, 70 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #200903936,
March 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - B |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201600251, January 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nonlethal restraining device | Black Male, 26 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201401786, February 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Female, 70 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Female, 70 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200903936, March 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Male, 24 | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - B | ||
| 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.
'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.
Lawsuits
Cespedes, Jose vs City of New York, et al.Case # 14CV06575, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 18, 2014, ended September 8, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 14, 2012 plaintiff Jose Cespedes was having drinks when an argument ensues between the plaintiff and friends. When the police arrive on the scene they arrested and assaulted the plaintiff, resulting in a hospital visit for several bruised/fractured ribs. He has a permanent scar on his wrist from the handcuffs. The plaintiff was incarcerated for approximately 48 hours.