Sean M. Higgins

Sean M. Higgins

Sean M. Higgins
Badge #5080, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at 43rd Precinct Detective Squad
Also served at 43rd Precinct
Service started July 2003, ended July 2023, Tax #932790

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2019-20097
Closed: 5/17/2023

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$15,000   Jones, Nahrel A Minor By Mng Wilson, Sheeka, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 030739/2019E
$7,500   Sosa, Yeritza vs City of New York, et al., 2018 SDNY SDNY 18CV05141
$100,000   Diaz, Calyn and Gutierrez, Sandi vs City of New York, et al., 2016 BCSC BCSC 300032/2016
$45,000   Brockett, Keith, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2014 BCSC BCSC 020875/2014E
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Complaints

16 Complaints
31 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
16 Complainant Uncooperative
4 Exonerated
2 Unable to Determine
1 Unfounded
5 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202200531, January 2022
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
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Complaint #201809118, November 2018
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201807451, September 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201805771, July 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201805088, June 2018
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201706132, July 2017
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201604898, June 2016
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201605108, June 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Female, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201506509, July 2015
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201502924, April 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201502891, January 2015
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201204827, April 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Male, 52
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200717036, November 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200712501, August 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 71
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200709579, July 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200615883, November 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 52
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202200531, January 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Action Hispanic Male, 30-34 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation Hispanic Male, 30-34 Unable to Determine
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Complaint #201809118, November 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201807451, September 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 56 Unfounded
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201805771, July 2018
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201805088, June 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 14 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201706132, July 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Male, 27 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Male, 27 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Stop Male, 27 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201604898, June 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 25 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 49 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 49 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 25 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201605108, June 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female, 44 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Female, 44 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Male Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201506509, July 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 51 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201502924, April 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 26 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201502891, January 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 26 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 26 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 26 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201204827, April 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Male, 52 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200717036, November 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Male Exonerated
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Complaint #200712501, August 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 71 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200709579, July 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 22 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 22 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200615883, November 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 52 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Discipline

Case: 2019-20097
Closed: 5/17/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully entered premises
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $167,500 total settlements.

Jones, Nahrel A Minor By Mng Wilson, Sheeka, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030739/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 25, 2019, ended January 12, 2021
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: 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 h...

Sosa, Yeritza vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05141, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 18, 2018, ended January 21, 2020
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: 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.

Diaz, Calyn and Gutierrez, Sandi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300032/2016, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 21, 2016, ended April 18, 2017
$100,000 Settlement

Brockett, Keith, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020875/2014E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 10, 2014, ended February 28, 2017
$45,000 Settlement

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