{"active":false,"first_name":"Sean","last_name":"Higgins","race":"White","gender":"Male","rank":"DT3","command":{"command":"043 DET","assignment_date":"2019-05-07","id":"43det"},"shield_no":5080,"ended_date":"2023-07-03","taxid":"932790","complaint_ids":[202200531,201809118,201807451,201805771,201805088,201706132,201604898,201605108,201506509,201502924,201502891,201204827,200717036,200712501,200709579,200615883],"command_history":[{"command":"043 PCT","id":"43pct"}],"appt_date":"2003-07-01","age":56,"middle_initial":"M","shield_no_history":[1585],"lawsuits":[{"name":"Jones, Nahrel A Minor By Mng Wilson, Sheeka, et al. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2019-09-25","disposition_date":"2021-01-12","payout_amount":15000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"030739/2019E","court":"Supreme Court - Bronx","officer_name":"Higgins, Sean M.","summary":"On or about June 23, 2018, Nahrel Jones, a minor represented by his mother and guardian Sheeka Wilson, was allegedly manhandled, detained, and falsely imprisoned by NYPD officers Sean Higgins and Jennifer Nicale of the 43rd Precinct. The officers accused Nahrel Jones of stealing a cellphone, detained him without probable cause, and deprived him of his rights. As a result of this incident, Jones suffered indignities and was prevented from contacting his parents during his detention. The complaint further alleges that the City of New York and the NYPD were negligent in hiring and supervising these officers, which led to the false imprisonment and emotional distress experienced by Jones, as well as violations of his civil rights.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=uA_PLUS_ptPFKJfLsegKCWD7Z7g==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Sosa, Yeritza vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2018-07-18","disposition_date":"2020-01-21","payout_amount":7500,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"18CV05141","court":"U.S. District Court - Southern District NY","officer_name":"Higgins, Sean M.","summary":"Plaintiff called 911 to report a hit-and-run. When Defendant Officers arrive at the scene, they arrest both Plaintiffs and taken to the 43rd precinct, one Plaintiff charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Unlicensed Driving which was dismissed.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.495294/gov.uscourts.nysd.495294.1.0_1.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/7102131/sosa-v-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Diaz, Calyn and Gutierrez, Sandi vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2016-01-21","disposition_date":"2017-04-18","payout_amount":100000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"300032/2016","court":"Supreme Court - Bronx","officer_name":"Higgins, Sean M."},{"name":"Brockett, Keith, et al. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2014-03-10","disposition_date":"2017-02-28","payout_amount":45000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"020875/2014E","court":"Supreme Court - Bronx","officer_name":"Higgins, Sean M."}],"discipline":[{"disposition_date":"2023-05-17","case_no":"2019-20097","penalty":"Training","recommendation":"Training","allegations":[{"desc":"Wrongfully entered premises"}]}],"documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24441170-bronx-notified-officers-list-edited_redacted-redacted_redacted","type":"credibility-finding"}],"image":"https://www.50-a.org/images/officer/4YYR-sean-higgins.jpg","id":"4YYR","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/4YYR"}