Contrary to plaintiff's argument, extreme and outrageous conduct is an essential element of a cause of action alleging the negligent infliction of emotional distress (see Melendez v City of New York, 171 A.D.3d 566, 567 [1st Dept 2019], lv denied 33 N.Y.3d 914 [2019]). A civilian complaint, seeking police assistance or furnishing information to law enforcement authorities who are then free to exercise their own judgment as to whether an arrest should be made...
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