Complaint #202201639,
March 15, 2022

Officer: Tiernan, Sean
Complainant: White Male, 65-69
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Tiernan, Sean White Male, 65-69 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Tiernan, Sean
Command Discipline - A

Summary

On March 15, 2022, at approximately 1:30 am, Sergeant Sean Tiernan and additional officers from the 121st Precinct responded to a call of a past robbery at Kell Avenue and Purdy Avenue in Staten Island. Officers interviewed [redacted] and Sgt. Tiernan forcibly removed [redacted] to the hospital (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: March 15, 2022
Closed: February 15, 2023

Reason for contact: C/V requested investigation of crime
Location: Street/highway
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected