Complaint #201807451,
September 9, 2018

Officer: Higgins, Sean
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Nicalek, Jennifer
Complainant: Black Female, 56
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Higgins, Sean
Complainant: Black Female, 56
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Higgins, Sean Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Nicalek, Jennifer Black Female, 56 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Higgins, Sean Black Female, 56 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unfounded

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Higgins, Sean
Formalized Training

Summary

On September 9, 2018, at approximately 4:47pm, Police Officer Sean Higgins and Police Officer Jennifer Nicalek of the 43rd Precinct responded to [redacted] in the Bronx, regarding a domestic dispute between [redacted] and her 18-year-old granddaughter, [redacted]. PO Higgins entered [redacted] (Allegation A-Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). PO Nicalek allegedly threatened to arrest [redacted] (Allegation B-Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). PO Higgins allegedly threatened to arrest [redacted] (Allegation C- Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). No summonses were issued or arrests made. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: September 9, 2018
Received: September 10, 2018
Closed: January 24, 2019

Reason for contact: Report-domestic dispute
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 43rd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected