Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Christopher Lazarre
Badge #4346,
Black Male
Detective Grade 3 at 9th Precinct Detective Squad since February 2023
Also served at
9th Precinct
Service
started October 2017,
made $183,000 last year,
Tax #964608
Lawsuit Settlements:
$50,000 Williams, Christian vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 SDNY SDNY 22CV07838
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$50,000 Williams, Christian vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 SDNY SDNY 22CV07838
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Complaints
5
Complaints
11
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Closed - Pending Litigation
1
Complaint Withdrawn
1
Exonerated
1
Unable to Determine
2
Unfounded
4
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202205998,
August 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #202203674,
June 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Age 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Age 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
Complaint #202003030,
May 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
Complaint #201906490,
July 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 61 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
Complaint #201807234,
August 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Female, 56 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202205998, August 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 55-59 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 55-59 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202203674, June 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Black Female, 25-29 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Female, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Black Female, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Black Female, 25-29 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Age 25-29 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Age 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202003030, May 2020 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Discourtesy: Word | Closed - Pending Litigation | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201906490, July 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Male, 61 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201807234, August 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | White Female, 56 | Exonerated |
| 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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2023-28996
Closed: 12/1/2023
Case Details:
- Wrongfully searched a vehicle.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Williams, Christian vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 22CV07838, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 29, 2022, ended June 12, 2023
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 13, 2019, plaintiff Christian Williams was approached by P.O. Lazarre and Lazarre demanded Williams identify himself. Williams questioned the demand and the P.O. believed to be Lazarre said Williams was skateboarding, which he was not. Williams continued to insist he was not skateboarding and P.O.s Lazarre and Garcia physically grabbed Williams and threatened to arrist him without probable cause. In fear, Williams backed away from the officers, however, P.O. Lazarre grabbed and tasered him. Williams eventually ran away from the P.O.'s, terrified for his life. Williams was pursued by multiple officers; one officer intentionally swerved into the plaintiff with their vehicle and Williams was tackled b...