Luke I. Paulson

Badge #1896, White Male
Sergeant at 5th Precinct since April 2018
Also served at Police Service Area 5
Service started January 2007, made $155,000 last year, Tax #943658

Lawsuit Settlements:
$50,000   Smith, Lavon vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV05771
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Complaints

1 Complaint
3 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Unfounded

Complaint #200805992, April 2008
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200805992, April 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 32 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Action Black Male, 32 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Black Male, 32 Unfounded
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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Lawsuits

Smith, Lavon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05771, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 29, 2013, ended December 30, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2010, Plaintiff and a co-worker were en route to the subway station at Chauncey Street and Broadway in Brooklyn. The Plaintiff proceeded up the stairs to purchase a metro-card. He was approached by Rinvil, Estevez and Appel. Rinvil asked Plaintiff for ID. Plaintiff complied. Defendants accused plaintiff of smoking a cigarette. Rinvil ordered Plaintiff to turn around and place his hands behind his back. Plaintiff began to comply when Estevez sprayed mace into the Plaintiff's face. Plaintiff was thrown on the ground, then down a flight of stairs. Plaintiff flagged down a marked police vehicle. Two officers exited the vehicle and pointed their weapons at the Plaintiff, ordering him on the ground. An...

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List