Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Discourtesy: Word
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Discourtesy: Word
Denis Cekic
Badge #11429,
White Male
Police Officer at 116th Precinct since December 2024
Also served at
32nd Precinct
Service
started January 2013,
made $167,000 last year,
Tax #953738
Complaints
4
Complaints
13
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2
Complainant Unavailable
4
Unable to Determine
4
Unsubstantiated
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202306273,
June 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202303867,
September 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn |
| Complainant: | Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Closed: Retained, with discipline |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Retained, with discipline, March 29, 2024 |
| Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 5 days |
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary |
| Complaint Closing Report | |
| NYPD Case Retained Letter |
Complaint #202205738,
August 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #201906242,
July 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202306273, June 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202303867, September 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property | Black Male, 30-34 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 30-34 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 30-34 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn | Male, 30-34 | Unable to Determine |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Black Male, 30-34 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 30-34 | Unable to Determine |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Retained, with discipline | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Retained, with discipline, March 29, 2024 | ||
| Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days | ||
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary | |
| Complaint Closing Report | ||
| NYPD Case Retained Letter | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202205738, August 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Male, 55-59 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Male, 55-59 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201906242, July 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 30 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Question | Black Male, 30 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 30 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 30 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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.
'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: 2023-29353
Closed: 4/24/2024
Case Details:
- Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
- Wrongfully threatened to damage property.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: No disciplinary action
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits.Alhanafi, Rayhanah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157069/2020, Supreme Court - New York, September 8, 2020
Complaint
Description: On July 12, 2019, police officers Tuhin Khan, John Doe 1-3, and Jane Doe falsely arrested Rayhanah Alhanafi. Alhanafi was properly driving her car near W 145 st. and 7th Ave. of Manhattan when she was pulled over by the police officers. Upon providing them her driver's license, the police officers falsely accused Alhanafi of suspended license and forged license plate. Alhanafi explained legitimacy of both her license and the license plates but was ignored. When she stepped out of the vehicle upon the officers' request, she was surrounded by the officers and was touched by Khan without Alhanafi's consent. Alhanafi asked for a female officer instead, but instead of accepting the request, Khan became increasingly ...
Scott, Alvin, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150184/2020, Supreme Court - New York, February 11, 2020
Complaint
Description: On October 12, 2018 at approximately 3:00 AM, at 310 W.143rd Street, Apartment 19I, in the borough of Manhattan, plaintiffs were at one of the plaintiff's apartment, along with five other friends, when police officer Denis Cekic and unidentified police officers (John and Jane Doe 1-12) arrived. Plaintiff one was arrested for possession of a firearm and tampering with evidence. Plaintiff two was arrested for criminal contempt, menacing, and criminal obstruction of breathing. Plaintiffs deny the charges. The police claim a gun was found, but no gun was recovered on or near their persons. They also claim plaintiff's daughter’s mother filed a harassment claim, but he did not harass her. Plaintiffs remained incarc...
Maradiaga, Jeronimo, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV08325, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 26, 2016, ended October 1, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: The plaintiffs were on the sidewalk, as part of participation in a cop watch patrol, were observing and video recording a traffic checkpoint set up by the defendant officers. The plaintiffs were told by the officers to leave, but refused. The officers handcuffed them and took them to the 32nd Precinct and charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree. The charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.