Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Daniel J. Defrancesco
Badge #3876,
White Male
Police Officer at World Trade Center Command since January 2025
Service
started October 2017,
made $183,000 last year,
Tax #964479
Complaints
4
Complaints
6
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Complainant Unavailable
1
Complaint Withdrawn
1
Unable to Determine
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202301689,
February 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #202300597,
December 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #202105068,
July 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #202001279,
January 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Complaint #202301689, February 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn | Male, 25-29 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202300597, December 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Female, 35-39 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202105068, July 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Male, 35-39 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Male, 35-39 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Male, 35-39 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202001279, January 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 35 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2024-29886
Closed: 3/4/2024
Case Details:
- Wrongful entry of a premises.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Graves, Sherika, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 504776/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, February 16, 2023
Complaint
Description: On December 3, 2020, Plaintiffs were sitting inside their car waiting for it to warm up when four NYPD Officers approached them. One officer approached the driver's side and asked Plaintiff Mr. Love for identification and registration, which he provided. The Officers did not check that information, but instead questioned Plaintiffs about alleged window tint on the vehicle. It was approximately 1:00 a.m. at the time. The Officers asked Mr. Love to step out of the vehicle and he complied. One Officer told Ms. Graves to "get your black ass out of the car" and dragged her out of the vehicle. The Officers then arrested the Plaintiffs, despite there being no reason for doing so. During the arrest, Ms. Graves' coat an...