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
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Complaint #200803667, February 2008
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #200408259, August 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
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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
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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 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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $50,001 total settlements.

Mcavoy, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV04819, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 20, 2011, ended July 26, 2013
Zero Disposition

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

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