Sean J. Dawson

Sean J. Dawson

Sean J. Dawson
Badge #1163, White Male
Sergeant at Criminal Intelligence Section since February 2022, active
Service started July 2010, made $183,000 last year, Tax #948856

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2023-28832
Closed: 9/13/2023

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Complaints

4 Complaints
8 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Exonerated
4 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202202364, April 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202202206, April 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 70-74
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 70-74
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201505510, April 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201114600, November 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202202364, April 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 15-17 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 15-17 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202202206, April 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Hispanic Female, 70-74 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Female, 70-74 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #201505510, April 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Female, 46 Exonerated
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Complaint #201114600, November 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 18 Exonerated
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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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2023-28832
Closed: 9/13/2023
Case Details:
  1. Violated patrol rules.
  2. Wrongfully searched an individual known to the Department.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B


Lawsuits

Carty, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04755, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 24, 2015, ended October 16, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered Plaintiff's residence, tightly handcuffed him, punched him until he was unconscious, then shackled his ankles, dragged him down to stairs, and continued to assault him.

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