Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Donovan J. Bunch
Badge #25731,
White Male
Police Officer at Emergency Service Unit Canine Team since March 2021
Also served at
25th Precinct
Service
started January 2015,
made $159,000 last year,
Tax #957408
Credibility:
'Donovan Bunch' appears on the 'Adverse Credibility' list of officers with potential credibility problems.
'Donovan Bunch' appears on the 'Adverse Credibility' list of officers with potential credibility problems.
Complaints
1
Complaint
5
Allegations
4
Substantiated
4
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201907371,
July 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Age 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Command Discipline A |
| APU Plea Penalty: | Command Discipline A 3 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Resolved by plea, October 16, 2023 |
| Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 3 days / Command Discipline A |
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary |
| Complaint Closing Report | |
| NYPD Plea Agreement |
| Complaint #201907371, July 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Age 30-34 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A | ||
| APU Plea Penalty: Command Discipline A 3 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, October 16, 2023 | ||
| Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days / Command Discipline A | ||
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary | |
| Complaint Closing Report | ||
| NYPD Plea Agreement | ||
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2021-23599
Closed: 11/4/2023
Case Details:
- Improper frisk of an individual
- Improper search of an individual
- Improper search of a vehicle
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, vacation days (3 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Case: 2021-23600
Closed: 9/3/2021
Case Details:
- Improper use of body worn camera
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training