Daniel E. Herzog

Badge #1423, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Detective Bureau Financial Crimes Task Force
Service started July 2002, ended January 2024, Tax #931728

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Other

Lawsuit settlements:
$5,000   Gomez, Christian vs City of New York, et al., 2015 NYCSC NYCSC 153311/2015
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Complaints

2 Complaints
6 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Unable to Determine
1 Unsubstantiated
2 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202103750, June 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Female, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
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Complaint #201507651, September 2015
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: White Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202103750, June 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Female, 50-54 Unable to Determine
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Complaint #201507651, September 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 35 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Other Male, 35 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Force: Chokehold White Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $5,000 total settlements.

Karnes, Samuel, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV04903, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 21, 2021
Complaint
Description: On June 3, 2020, Plaintiffs Molly Washam, Adam Bettencourt, Samuel Karnes, and Laura Petree were attending a Black Lives Matter protest at Cadman Plaza when at 9pm, the NYPD kettled them in along with several other protestors and began attacking. They had not issued an order to disperse or providing such opportunity to disperse. Plaintiffs Washam and Bettencourt were beaten with batons. Plaintiff Washam's phone was taken from her by Detective Michael McCaffrey. Detective Daniel Herzog issued a DAT for Bettencourt. Plaintiff Karns was attempting to leave the Plaza when he was struck from behind with an asp, but not arrested. He was able to leave to seek medical care. Plaintiff Petree was chased down the street a...

Gaye, Sire vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154243/2020, Supreme Court - New York, October 20, 2020

Gomez, Christian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153311/2015, Supreme Court - New York, April 9, 2015, ended May 23, 2017
$5,000 Settlement