William Chien

Badge #2837, Asian Male
Sergeant at Driver Education and Training Unit since February 2026
Also served at INS TRN, 62nd Precinct
Service started January 2006, made $158,000 last year, Tax #939998

Lawsuit Settlements:
$40,000   Pasquale, Patrizio vs P.O. Nelson, Nicholas, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 14CV07497
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Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Unavailable
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201301107, January 2013
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201300546, January 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201301107, January 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201300546, January 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 49 Complainant Unavailable
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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

Pasquale, Patrizio vs P.O. Nelson, Nicholas, et al.
Case # 14CV07497, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 2, 2015, ended July 7, 2016
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 3, 2013, the plaintiff, Patrizio Pasquale, was sitting in his home, which was in the first floor of a building with multiple housing units. The defendant officers arrived at the building, responding to a 911 call about a domestic incident on the second floor of the building. The defendants demanded Mr. Pasquale open his door, and when he refused and directed them to the upstairs apartment, they broke down his door. Despite not having any warrant, consent, or cause to enter Mr. Pasquale's apartment, the defendants entered and assaulted Mr. Pasquale, causing serious injuries that required his later being brought to the hospital. Defendant Officers Nelson and Cilento then placed him under arrest. The ca...