Patrick M. Smith

Badge #5453, American Indian Male
Former Detective Grade 1 at 83rd Precinct Detective Squad
Service started July 2002, ended December 2024, Tax #931998

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Discourtesy: Word

Lawsuit Settlements:
$38,000   Best, Darnell vs Det Smith, Patrick, et al., KCSC KCSC 509402/2021
$27,500   Hylton, Everton vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV05666
$7,500   Dowling, Lanell vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV00998
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Complaints

9 Complaints
24 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Alleged Victim Unavailable
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
2 Complainant Uncooperative
3 Exonerated
15 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201709516, November 2017
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201401579, February 2014
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Female, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #200616946, December 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #200515485, December 2005
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #200513092, October 2005
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #200512451, October 2005
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #200500942, January 2005
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #200411869, November 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #200411373, November 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201709516, November 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 31 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Male Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Male Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 31 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201401579, February 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Female, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200616946, December 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 17 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200515485, December 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200513092, October 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 44 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Action Black Male, 44 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 16 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 16 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200512451, October 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 27 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 27 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200500942, January 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Alleged Victim Unavailable
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200411869, November 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 25 Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200411373, November 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male Unsubstantiated
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 4 known lawsuits, $73,000 total settlements.

Best, Darnell vs Det Smith, Patrick, et al.
Case # 509402/2021, Supreme Court - Kings
$38,000 Settlement

Hylton, Everton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05666, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 20, 2013, ended October 21, 2014
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 20, 2012, Plaintiff was home with his family when a group of 20 uniformed NYPD officers, including Defendants JOHN DOES 1 thru 20, broke into Plaintiffs home with shields and guns drawn. The front entrance of Plaintiffs home was broken down and Plaintiff and his family were told to face down and put their hands behind them, which they complied. Plaintff was handcuffed and placed in a police vehicle was questioning but was told nothing as to why he was being subjected to this treatment Plaintiff was taken to the 67th Precinct without knowing why he was arrested or for what he was being charged. The next day, plaintiff was brought before a Judge for arraignment, and upon appearing before a Judge, ...

Dowling, Lanell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00998, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 29, 2012, ended October 1, 2013
$7,500 Settlement

Mathans, Nicholas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 10CV03339, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 22, 2010, ended March 5, 2013
Zero Disposition

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