Richard J. Siedman
Also served at
Police Service Area 6,
Police Service Area 4,
Police Service Area 5,
106th Precinct,
Police Service Area 3
Service
started July 2002, ended April 2026,
Tax #942841
White Male
Complaints
1
Complaint
1
Allegation
0
Substantiated
1
Exonerated
Complaint #201411804,
November 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201411804, November 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 20 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
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.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $5,000 total settlements.Paul, Kevin vs City of New York
Case # 16CV05756, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 10, 2017, ended January 3, 2018
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was riding in the passenger seat of his friend's car when the defendant officers pulled them over and removed the plaintiff from the vehicle, questioned, and searched him. The officers found nothing illegal on the plaintiff, but took him to the 75th Precinct anyway. After spending the night in custody the plaintiff learned that no charges were filed against him, he never saw a judge, and was not issued any summons. He was held for no reason.
Batista, Jetzabel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06530, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 12, 2014
Complaint
Description: On March 24, 2014, Plaintiffs were lawfully inside their apartment when NYPD Officers Nicholas Paschitti, William Orgera, Kevin Menendez, Nicholas Palladino, and Michael Ostrander forcibly entered their apartment without a warrant and without reasonable cause or consent by the Plaintiffs. NYPD Sergeant Richard Siedman remained outside the apartment in a supervisory capacity and did not intervene to stop the other Officers. Plaintiffs were subjected to excessive force before being handcuffed and unlawfully arrested. Plaintiffs were taken for treatment at separate hospitals for the injuries caused by the NYPD Officers before being taken to the precinct. Plaintiffs were eventually released without explanation and ...