Sean F. Rella

Badge #1503, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Warrant Section
Also served at Midtown South Precinct
Service started July 2005, ended July 2025, Tax #939291

Lawsuit Settlements:
$80,000   Thiam v. City of New York, SDNY SDNY 11CV01550
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Complaints

5 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complaint Withdrawn
4 Exonerated

Complaint #201509215, July 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201411932, November 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201208154, June 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200812575, August 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200607768, June 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201509215, July 2015
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #201411932, November 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 46 Exonerated
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Complaint #201208154, June 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 43 Exonerated
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Complaint #200812575, August 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 37 Exonerated
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Complaint #200607768, June 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Male, 42 Complaint Withdrawn
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $80,000 total settlements.

Davis, Edward vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 091160/2009, Supreme Court - New York, November 27, 2009, ended April 12, 2013
Administrative Closing

Thiam v. City of New York
Case # 11CV01550, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$80,000 Settlement
Stipulation

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