Robert E. Townsend

Lieutenant at Fleet Services Division since June 2026
Also served at 13th Precinct, Internal Affairs Bureau, 10th Precinct, Midtown North Detective Squad
Service started July 2013, made $189,000 last year, Tax #955589
White Male

Complaints

1 Complaint
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Unfounded

Complaint #202103315, May 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202103315, May 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Hispanic Male, 25-29 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Hispanic Male, 25-29 Unfounded
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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Lawsuits

Ingram, Derrick vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV09050, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 18, 2021, ended April 3, 2025
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 7, 2020, the Plaintiff was awakened by NYPD officers banging on his door. The Plaintiff did not open the door. NYPD deployed snipers, drones, helicopters, police dogs, and dozens of police officers, many of whom were wearing tactical gear, to his apartment building throughout the day. NYPD called off its siege after protesters gathered.