George J. Fristensky

Badge #2282, White Male
Former Sergeant at Internal Affairs Bureau
Also served at 52nd Precinct
Service started July 2002, ended June 2022, Tax #930187

Lawsuit Settlements:
$45,000   Sorel, Danyal vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 027987/2017E
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Complaints

2 Complaints
3 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Unavailable
1 Exonerated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201212557, September 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201209857, July 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Other blunt instrument as a club
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201212557, September 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 22 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201209857, July 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 33 Exonerated
Force: Other blunt instrument as a club Hispanic Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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

Sorel, Danyal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027987/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 7, 2017, ended December 18, 2019
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 4, 2016, Defendant George Fristensky, along with three unnamed officers, approached the Plaintiff while he was giving out safe supplies and information about safe sex as part of an outreach program. The officers advanced toward the Plaintiff with loaded firearms, outstretched limbs, and various objects, which they used to grab and strike him. They then proceeded to handcuff and arrest him without any legal cause or warrant, took him into custody, and conducted a strip search. Defendants provided false information to the District Attorney and initiated a criminal proceeding against the Plaintiff. All charges were ultimately dismissed. As a result of Defendants’ actions, the Plaintiff sustained physical p...

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List