Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Force: Physical force
Eric A. Droz
Badge #2813,
Hispanic Male, 37
Detective Grade 3 at Special Victims Unit since April 2026
Service
started July 2012,
made $184,000 last year,
Tax #952698
Complaints
2
Complaints
5
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Exonerated
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201809767,
November 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201901679,
November 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 43 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 43 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201809767, November 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 37 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | Black Male, 37 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | Black Male, 37 | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201901679, November 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Hispanic Male, 43 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Hispanic Male, 43 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
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.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits.Crawford, Darryl vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 814405/2025E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 8, 2025
Brown, Paris vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 808664/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 28, 2021, ended June 27, 2024
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On March 27, 2014, defendants, including Droz, Vandewerp, Salinas, questioned plaintiff regarding illegal activities while plaintiff was with his friends were waiting in line to purpose goods in a bodega at 949 Ogden Avenue. Defendants, including Droz, Vandewerp, Salinas, tussled with the plaintiff bringing him to the ground, while on the ground, the plaintiff was kicked in his leg and kneecap by the defendants. Defendants, including Droz, Vandewerp, Salinas, physically restrained and removed plaintiff by rear handcuffing him in an excessively tight fashion, searched and seized the plaintiff. Defendants, including Droz, Vandewerp, Salinas, forcibly removed plaintiff to the 44th precinct by grabbing his person a...
Ross, Clarence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029021/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 27, 2020
Complaint
Description: On November 15, 2018, the Defendants, Police officers- Sergeant Tony Chacko, P.O. Elvis Cruz, P.O. Mark Buono, P.O. Angel Henriquez, P.O. Eric Droz, and P.O Crystal Williams, used unreasonable and excessive force against Clarence Ross (Plaintiff) inside the 44th police precinct while Plaintiff was placed in handcuffs by the Defendants with both hands behind his back and repeatedly beaten throughout his body by the Defendants and thrown to the ground with his face hitting the ground causing severe injuries to the Plaintiff. The plaintiff had just been released from police custody for violating an order of protection. Two of the officers Plaintiff had recognized from the precinct several days earlier got out of...