John Patane

Former Lieutenant at 23rd Precinct
Service started August 1993, ended June 2015, Tax #904758
White Male

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons

Lawsuit settlements:
$50,001   Arnold v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 06CV02729
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Complaints

7 Complaints
12 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
9 Exonerated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201204983, April 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200814612, October 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200803667, February 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200408259, August 2004
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200308179, October 2003
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Hispanic Female
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Hispanic Female
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Hispanic Female
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200305631, June 2003
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200301986, March 2003
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201204983, April 2012
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #200814612, October 2008
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #200803667, February 2008
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #200408259, August 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200308179, October 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Hit against inanimate object Hispanic Female Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Hispanic Female Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Hispanic Female Exonerated
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Complaint #200305631, June 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Black Male, 43 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 43 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Black Male, 43 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Black Male, 43 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
additional details
Complaint #200301986, March 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 24 Exonerated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Arnold v. The City of New York et al
Case # 06CV02729, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$50,001 Settlement
Stipulation, Complaint

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