Brian P. Meichsner

Badge #3885, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Major Case Squad
Also served at 76th Precinct
Service started August 1998, ended August 2021, Tax #922775

Lawsuit settlements:
$1,026   Soto, Rafael vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV04241
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Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
4 Exonerated
1 Unfounded

Complaint #200412534, December 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200405729, June 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200403097, April 2004
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 13
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200412534, December 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Male, 25 Exonerated
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Complaint #200405729, June 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 27 Unfounded
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Complaint #200403097, April 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 30 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Female, 13 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 19 Exonerated
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $1,026 total settlements.

Hill, Carol Adm of The Estate of Hill, Tyjuan (deceased) vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07223, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 1, 2015, ended February 24, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers without probable cause and without a warrant, unlawfully approached , shot and killed the plaintiff and then falsified police reports.

Soto, Rafael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04241, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 27, 2012, ended September 18, 2015
$1,026 Settlement

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional lawsuits 11CV3165, 12CV8691, 12CV8691