Michael J. Farewell

Michael J. Farewell

Michael J. Farewell
Badge #13582, White Male
Police Officer at 10th Precinct since October 2019, active
Service started July 2018, made $70,400 last year, Tax #966048

Complaints

1 Complaint
1 Allegation
0 Substantiated
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202204133, June 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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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:

'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


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

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.