Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Brendan J. Coughlin
Badge #932,
White Male
Sergeant at Manhattan South Domestic Violence Squad since July 2026
Service
started January 2008,
made $130,000 last year,
Tax #945621
Lawsuit Settlements:
$22,500 Sullivan, Corey vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV00123
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$22,500 Sullivan, Corey vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV00123
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Complaints
5
Complaints
10
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Unfounded
4
Unsubstantiated
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202302364,
March 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Middle Eastern/North African Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) |
| Complainant: | Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Middle Eastern/North African Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Middle Eastern/North African Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
Complaint #202201745,
March 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
Complaint #201804624,
June 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 50 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201110675,
August 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #200910432,
July 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | White Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | White Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202302364, March 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Middle Eastern/North African Male, 21-24 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) | Male, 21-24 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Middle Eastern/North African Male, 21-24 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Middle Eastern/North African Male, 21-24 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202201745, March 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | White Male, 45-49 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201804624, June 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 50 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201110675, August 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200910432, July 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | White Male, 26 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 26 | Unsubstantiated |
| Discourtesy: Word | White Male, 26 | Unsubstantiated |
| 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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2023-28730
Closed: 7/19/2023
Case Details:
- Failed to obtain medical treatment.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Case Details:
- Guilty: While on sick report did travel out of state without Department approval
- Guilty: While on sick report on approximately ten (10) occasions was absent from residence without permission from medical division
Penalty: Forfeiture of twenty (20) vacation days
Lawsuits
Sullivan, Corey vs City of New York, et al.Case # 13CV00123, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 22, 2013, ended January 15, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 28, 2011, Plaintiff was suddenly and without provocation grabbed and maced by a group of NYPD officers that had crowded around the front of a restaurant in which he was dining. Plaintiff was thrown to the ground and repeatedly struck before being handcuffed and arrested. At the 6th precinct, Plaintiff requested medical attention for his injuries but was denied. Approximately 24 hours after his initial arrest, Plaintiff was taken to central booking and was released. All charges were ultimately dismissed.