Steven R. Vanmanen
Badge #3050,
White Male
Service
started July 2005, ended July 2025,
Tax #939629
Lawsuit Settlements:
$5,000 Buchheister, Dale Lee vs P.O. Vanmanen, Steven R., et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV05777
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$5,000 Buchheister, Dale Lee vs P.O. Vanmanen, Steven R., et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV05777
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Complaints
2
Complaints
2
Allegations
0
Substantiated
1
Unable to Determine
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202305313,
April 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #201310864,
November 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202305313, April 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male, 45-49 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201310864, November 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Hispanic Female, 59 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2022-27294
Closed: 12/12/2022
Case Details:
- Pleaded Guilty: Engaged in inappropriate conduct with a complainant.
- Pleaded Guilty: Misused Department electronics (email, mdt, cellphone, radio, computer).
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), instructions, vacation days (45 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $5,000 total settlements.Simon, Dennis, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV06868, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 15, 2021, ended September 12, 2025
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On January 1, 2019, Plaintiffs' home was unlawfully entered and searched by the defendants, who did not have a warrant or probable cause to search the home. Despite not finding any evidence of illegal activity, Defendants Jimenez, Grandstaff, and Siljkovic took plaintiff Dennis Simon to the 75th Precinct, where they held him for questioning for 2 days without informing him of his right to counsel. During that time, the defendants conspired with defendants Green and Granum to create a false parole violation claim in order to detain plaintiff Dennis Simon during their ongoing investigation. Because of this false claim, plaintiff was held in detention for over one month, until an administrative law judge determi...
Buchheister, Dale Lee vs P.O. Vanmanen, Steven R., et al.
Case # 13CV05777, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 21, 2013, ended July 16, 2014
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 14, 2013, plaintiff was lawfully in the area of 1087 Broadway in Brooklyn, NY. As plaintiff walked down the block, he heard defendants shouting. Plaintiff turned around to see what was going on, and observed defendants rushing toward him. Suddenly defendants assaulted him, grabbing his arm and twisting it and forcing him to the ground. Defendants searched plaintiff on the street, found nothing illegal, handcuffed and violently put him in a police vehicle. Plaintiff was taken to the 83rd Precinct, where officers falsely informed the Kings County DA they observed plaintiff urinate in public and resist arrest, and prepared a false arrest report. At the precinct, plaintiff was put into a jail cell and ...