Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Joseph G. Seminara
Also served at
Joint Terrorism Task Force,
Police Commissioner Office,
Intelligence Operations and Analysis Section,
Intelligence Bureau,
46th Precinct,
Midtown South Precinct,
75th Precinct
Service
started July 2004,
made $218,000 last year,
Tax #935723
White Male, 42
Complaints
4
Complaints
10
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline)
7
Exonerated
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201000961,
January 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 15 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201001607,
January 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
Complaint #200511003,
September 2005
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200503373,
March 2005
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #201000961, January 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 15 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201001607, January 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 19 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 19 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 19 | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 19 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 19 | Exonerated |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200511003, September 2005 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 33 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200503373, March 2005 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Hispanic Male, 35 | Exonerated |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 35 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Hispanic Male, 35 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $10,000 total settlements.Rhooms v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV05910, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Second Amended Complaint
Rhooms v. Enright et al
Case # 13CV05006, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Amended Complaint
Jurdine v. City of New York et al
Case # 07CV02915, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers unlawfully searched Plaintiff at 1353 New York Avenue and tightly handcuffed and arrested him and took him to the 67th precinct. Plaintiff had to appear in Family Court and petition was filed against him