John Bambury

Former Inspector at Criminal Intelligence Section
Also served at 83rd Precinct
Service started October 1990, ended July 2013, Tax #896988
White Male

Lawsuit settlements:
$190,500   Jackson et al v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 09CV02715
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Complaints

5 Complaints
11 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
5 Exonerated
5 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200607639, June 2006
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9700868, March 1997
Allegation: Force: Dragged/Pulled
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to Property
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9700479, February 1997
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9605394, November 1996
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9605119, November 1996
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Sh Refuse Cmp
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200607639, June 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Hispanic Female, 36 Exonerated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Hispanic Male, 16 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Hispanic Male, 16 Exonerated
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Complaint #9700868, March 1997
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Dragged/Pulled Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat to Property Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse Exonerated
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Complaint #9700479, February 1997
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Push/Shove Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated
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Complaint #9605394, November 1996
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Nasty Words Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9605119, November 1996
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Sh Refuse Cmp Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Jackson et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV02715, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$190,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Arrived at the scene "SWAT style" and searched plaintiffs but found no weapons or anything unlawful in their possession. Plaintiffs were taken to 83rd precinct and held for 3 to 6 hours without being told why they were in custody. Plaintiffs were falsely charged with disorderly conduct