Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation
Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation
Michael J. Farewell
Badge #13582,
White Male
Police Officer at 10th Precinct since October 2019
Service
started July 2018,
made $162,000 last year,
Tax #966048
Complaints
3
Complaints
3
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Unfounded
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202304036,
May 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202304645,
May 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
Complaint #202204133,
June 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Complaint #202304036, May 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 25-29 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202304645, May 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation | White Male, 45-49 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202204133, June 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Black, 30-34 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits.Swinson, Randy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154878/2020, Supreme Court - New York, July 20, 2020
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2019, Randy Swinson was properly at 184 7th Ave. of Manhattan when he was arrested by NYPD officers Vincent Candela, Michael Farewell, and Robert Humann. The officers had no justifiable reason or a warrant to arrest Swinson, but proceeded to do so, and in the course of this arrest, assaulted Swinson without a justifiable reason. Such an action inflicted severe physical injury, mental anguish, shock, fright, apprehension, embarrassment, humiliation, and reputational harm on Swinson; Swinson was then taken to a hospital to treat his injuries. Swinson was subsequently detained without his consent or a justifiable reason. Swinson was detained with physical restraints and experienced fear for his safety. ...
Swinson, Randy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV01684, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 5, 2020, ended July 20, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On June 2nd, 2019, Plaintiff and his wife were assaulted and arrested by NYPD officers and had their property stolen. Officers Robert Humann, Michael Farewell, and VIncent Candela all brutally beat Plaintiff using their handcuffs to slash at his hands and wrists. Plaintiff suffered severe injuries on his hands. Plaintiff was then taken by EMTs to Bellevue hospital where plaintiff was denied and limited care.