Donovan J. Bunch

Donovan J. Bunch

Donovan J. Bunch
Badge #25731, White Male
Police Officer at Training Bureau since March 2021, active
Also served at Emergency Service Unit Canine Team, 25th Precinct
Service started January 2015, made $133,000 last year, Tax #957408

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search


Discipline Cases:

Case: 2021-23599
Closed: 11/4/2023
Case: 2021-23600
Closed: 9/3/2021

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Complaints

1 Complaint
5 Allegations
4 Substantiated
4 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201907371, July 2019
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 2023
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days / Command Discipline A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
APU Quarterly Report summary
additional details

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 2023
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days / Command Discipline A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
APU Quarterly Report summary
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2021-23599
Closed: 11/4/2023
Case Details:
  1. Improper frisk of an individual
  2. Improper search of an individual
  3. 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:
  1. Improper use of body worn camera
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training


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