Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Michael T. Alfieri
Badge #800,
White Male, 40
Sergeant Detective Squad at Technical Assistance and Response Unit since May 2016
Service
started January 2007,
made $195,000 last year,
Tax #942938
Lawsuit Settlements:
$12,500 Mcmillan, Timothy, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV07181
$25,000 Martiza, Ted vs City of New York, et al., 2015 NYCSC NYCSC 161249/2015
$800,000 Mohammed, Keegan vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV01709
$15,000 Brown, Devante vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV01214
$1,500 Porter, Richard vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV00285
$15,000 Nunez v. The City of New Yor, EDNY EDNY 11CV01233
$15,000 Ellis v. City Of New York ; et al, SDNY SDNY 15CV06822
View Details
$12,500 Mcmillan, Timothy, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV07181
$25,000 Martiza, Ted vs City of New York, et al., 2015 NYCSC NYCSC 161249/2015
$800,000 Mohammed, Keegan vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV01709
$15,000 Brown, Devante vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV01214
$1,500 Porter, Richard vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV00285
$15,000 Nunez v. The City of New Yor, EDNY EDNY 11CV01233
$15,000 Ellis v. City Of New York ; et al, SDNY SDNY 15CV06822
View Details
Complaints
5
Complaints
10
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Charges)
3
Complainant Uncooperative
3
Exonerated
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201410175,
September 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | White Male, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201402243,
March 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201311205,
November 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Pepper spray |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 50 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
| Complainant: | White Male, 50 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | White Male, 50 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201207877,
June 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Penalty: | Instructions |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201106881,
May 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201410175, September 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nonlethal restraining device | White Male, 32 | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Word | White Male, 32 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201402243, March 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched | Hispanic Male, 27 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201311205, November 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Pepper spray | White Male, 50 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Force: Nonlethal restraining device | White Male, 50 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 50 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201207877, June 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 24 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 24 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 24 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Penalty: Instructions | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201106881, May 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 32 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| 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.
'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.
Lawsuits
Named in 11 known lawsuits, $884,000 total settlements.Battle, Teron vs Sullivan, Colin, et al.
Case # 158207/2018, Supreme Court - New York, February 14, 2019
Complaint
Description: On September 4, 2015, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Plaintiff was walking near 242 West 14th Street, New York, New York, when Plaintiff was unlawfully stopped by NYPD officers, including Officer Colin Sullivan and Sergeant Michael Alfieri. The officers proceeded to question, frisk, and search Plaintiff without legal justification, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion. Despite not finding any illegal substances or contraband, the officers falsely arrested and handcuffed Plaintiff, transported Plaintiff to the 6th Precinct, and conducted an invasive strip search. Based on false and misleading information provided to the District Attorney’s office by the officers, Plaintiff was charged with criminal possession o...
Clark, Christopher C. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07744, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 10, 2017, ended January 29, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was stopped, frisked, arrested, and charged with weapon and drug possession. Those charges were dismissed but Plaintiff was re-charged after being detained with robbery and a hate crime.
Mcmillan, Timothy, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07181, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 23, 2015, ended June 8, 2016
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: While Plaintiffs were walking home, two unmarked police cars pulled up and officers approached and assaulted Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were arrested, brought to the 6th Precinct, and charged with various crimes, which were eventually dismissed.
Martiza, Ted vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161249/2015, Supreme Court - New York, November 12, 2015, ended September 20, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 24, 2015, Plaintiff was apprehended in the vicinity of 6th Avenue and Thompson Street (New York County) upon belief that Plaintiff had run after having spray-painted graffiti on a building. Plaintiff was immediately grabbed and violently thrown to the ground. Two or more Defendant Officers- William Morris, Brian Benvenuto, Nicholas Castiello, Kelvin Ozuna, Michael Alfieri, pushed Plaintiff to the ground, where one Defendant officer grabbed his arms and the other put a knee into his back, with his face pressed to the ground. One Defendant officer punched the Plaintiff in the face and another kicked him in the body. Defendant officers called Plaintiff derogatory names and instead of escorting Plaintif...
Kass, Stephen L. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07505, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 18, 2014, ended September 8, 2017
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2013, Plaintiff was walking to the subway when he stopped at Zuccotti park to read the signs of protestors. Plaintiff began speaking pleasantly with one of the protestors when PO Ernst approached and told Plaintiff to keep walking. Plaintiff told PO Ernst he was interested in the protestor's views and asked why he had to move along. They proceeded to go back and forth with Plaintiff saying there's no traffic on the sidewalk, he's not obstructing pedestrian traffic, and he's a citizen who had a right to hear what the protestor was saying. PO Ernest called over PO Alfieri who both insisted Plaintiff move on, falsely alleging he was blocking the sidewalk. PO Alfieri and another PO grabbed Plaint...
Mohammed, Keegan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV01709, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2012, ended July 2, 2014
$800,000 Settlement
Brown, Devante vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV01214, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 27, 2012, ended February 19, 2013
$15,000 Settlement
Porter, Richard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00285, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 26, 2012, ended April 23, 2013
$1,500 Settlement
Martin, Isa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV04507, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 27, 2011, ended March 29, 2016
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Nunez v. The City of New Yor
Case # 11CV01233, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Ellis v. City Of New York ; et al
Case # 15CV06822, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Original Complaint
Description: Defendant officers instigated a conversation with Plaintiff while he was leaving a nightclub, hit him with an NYPD baton repeatedly, shot him with a Taser gun, and took him to the 6th Precinct and then the hospital. Plaintiff had baseless charges filed against him which were eventually dismissed.