Liam J. Colwell

Badge #18240, White Male
Police Officer at 77th Precinct since December 2022
Also served at Field Training Unit
Service started December 2021, made $78,100 last year, Tax #973321

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital

Complaints

6 Complaints
9 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
4 Closed - Pending Litigation
2 Unfounded
2 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202502974, March 2025
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202407613, July 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
additional details

Complaint #202405381, May 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Female, 65-69
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Female, 65-69
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #202405587, May 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202401500, February 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202302331, March 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202502974, March 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 55-59 Within NYPD Guidelines
additional details
Complaint #202407613, July 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 60-64 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Physical force Black Female, 40-44 Closed - Pending Litigation
additional details
Complaint #202405381, May 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Female, 65-69 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Female, 65-69 Unfounded
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
additional details
Complaint #202405587, May 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Male, 35-39 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Physical force White Male, 35-39 Closed - Pending Litigation
additional details
Complaint #202401500, February 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 45-49 Within NYPD Guidelines
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #202302331, March 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 55-59 Unfounded
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Innis, Keisha vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 520445/2025, Supreme Court - Kings, July 3, 2025