Kevon A. Sample

Kevon A. Sample

Kevon A. Sample
Service started July 2004, made $180,000 last year, Tax #935679
Black Male, 40

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2023-28007
Closed: 10/8/2023
Case: 2020-22726
Closed: 10/13/2020
Case: 2015-13157
Closed: 7/8/2015

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Lawsuit settlements:
$150,000   Williams, Sam vs City of New York, et al., 2018 NYCSC NYCSC 152332/2018
$13,500   Berkovitz, Arthur vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV03399
$20,000   Mcbride, Judon vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 022491/2017E
$12,500   Stewart, Jafari vs Police Officers Doe, John/jane, 2016 SDNY SDNY 16CV04724
$50,000   Candelario, Jorge & Pagan, Jennifer vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV00240
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Complaints

11 Complaints
25 Allegations
4 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
4 Exonerated
2 OMB PEG Directive Closure
14 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202401894, February 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Age 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: OMB PEG Directive Closure
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Age 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: OMB PEG Directive Closure
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Complaint #202201699, March 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Female, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 1 day)
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Complaint #201901349, January 2019
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201705711, June 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Trial verdict reversed by PC, Final verdict Not Guilty, December 2019
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201602595, March 2016
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: White Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: White Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: White Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Retained, without discipline
APU Case Status: Closed: Retained, without discipline, June 2017
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #201401233, February 2014
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201305721, June 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201304281, April 2013
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
Complainant: Black Female, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200913387, August 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200612211, September 2006
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Female, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200506736, May 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202401894, February 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Age 25-29 OMB PEG Directive Closure
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Age 25-29 OMB PEG Directive Closure
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Complaint #202201699, March 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Female, 35-39 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Female, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 1 day)
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Complaint #201901349, January 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 56 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital Black Male, 56 Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Other Black Male, 56 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201705711, June 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 37 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 37 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 37 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Trial verdict reversed by PC, Final verdict Not Guilty, December 2019
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201602595, March 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Action White Male, 45 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force White Male, 45 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) White Male, 45 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop White Male, 45 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Retained, without discipline
APU Case Status: Closed: Retained, without discipline, June 2017
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #201401233, February 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 28 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201305721, June 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201304281, April 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Gender Black Female, 30 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 30 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200913387, August 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Female Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Female Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200612211, September 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Female, 45 Exonerated
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Complaint #200506736, May 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Male, 22 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 22 Unsubstantiated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'OMB PEG Directive Closure': Due to citywide budget cuts, CCRB is no longer able to fully investigate certain cases within its jurisdiction and suspended investigating some types of complaints.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2023-28007
Closed: 10/8/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongful removal to a hospital.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (1 day)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B

Case: 2020-22726
Closed: 10/13/2020
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Misused Department electronics.
  2. Guilty: Conducted personal business while on-duty.
  3. Guilty: Made misleading and inaccurate statements to investigators.
Penalty: Vacation days (30 days)

Case: 2015-13157
Closed: 7/8/2015
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Absented himself from work without permission, resulting in his failure to perform his supervisory duties.
  2. Guilty: Failed to prepare, submit, and secure supervisory approval for Department entries, as required, for "leave of absence report" and "roll call".
Penalty: Vacation days (20 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 6 known lawsuits, $246,000 total settlements.

Walsh, Martin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV09238, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 6, 2019
Complaint
Description: On June 17, 2018, Plaintiff Mr. Walsh was almost struck by a bicyclist who sped through a red light. Mr. Walsh informed the biker that Mr. Walsh, a pedestrian had the right of way. The biker then brandished a metal chain threateningly. Mr. walsh called the police and informed them he was an off duty court officer who needed help. Mr. Walsh was told by the officers sample and liebowitz that he should shake hands and move on. Mr. Walsh said as part of his employment he must file a formal report if he dials 911. The police then returned and let him know an additional witness said that Mr. Walsh was at fault and should be arrested. Mr. Walsh was then handcuffed and arrested. Mr, Walsh had all charges against him dr...

Williams, Sam vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152332/2018, Supreme Court - New York, March 20, 2018, ended February 8, 2021
$150,000 Settlement

Berkovitz, Arthur vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03399, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 11, 2017, ended December 8, 2017
$13,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving his personal vehicle when a non-police vehicle approached from behind at an extremely high speed. Non-police vehicle was driven by Police Officer Sample. Sample began flashing his headlights at Plaintiff, and when Plaintiff switched lanes, he lowered his window, began to scream, and threw plastic bottles at the Plaintiff and his vehicle. Plaintiff then called 911. Plaintiff exited the highway and came across an NYPD vehicle, to which he called out to and informed police officers about the incident. Officer Sample had followed Plaintiff off the highway, and tackled him when he engaged with other police officers. Sample punched Plaintiff and threw him to the ground.

Mcbride, Judon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022491/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 6, 2017, ended September 26, 2019
$20,000 Settlement

Stewart, Jafari vs Police Officers Doe, John/jane
Case # 16CV04724, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 22, 2016, ended February 15, 2017
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: December 28, 2015, at approximately 6:30 PM, Plaintiff Jafari Stewart was outside of his home at 455 Jackson Avenue in the Bronx. He had come outside to pick up his nephew, who was being dropped off by plaintiff's father. At this moment, a police car pulled up and defendant officers exited the vehicle. They said they were issuing a parking ticket to plaintiff's father. Mr. Stewart attempted to explain, in a reasonable fashion and from a distance away, that his father was simply dropping off his nephew. The defendants responded by demanding identification from Mr. Stewart. WHen Stewart asked why his ID was needed, a defendant officer wearing a white shirt said, in sum, “fuck it, take him.” With that, defendants ...

Candelario, Jorge & Pagan, Jennifer vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00240, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 23, 2015, ended February 27, 2017
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers knocked on Plaintiff's door looking for his sister, punched him in the neck, assaulted him, and entered and searched the apartment. Plaintiff was handcuffed and maced. When another resident pleaded with them to stop, she was also arrested. Plaintiffs were taken to the 75th Precinct and charged with various crimes which were later dismissed.

Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 12/18/2019