James A. Hoffmann

Lieutenant at 114th Precinct since June 2021
Also served at Quality Assurance Division, 103rd Precinct
Service started July 2008, made $190,000 last year, Tax #947082
White Male

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2023-27951
Closed: 9/18/2023

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$500,000   Evans, Carla vs City of New York, et al., 2012 QCSC QCSC 022072/2012
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Complaints

2 Complaints
4 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202106439, October 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Asian Female, 70-74
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation
Complainant: Asian Female, 70-74
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Asian Female, 70-74
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #201108200, June 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202106439, October 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Asian Female, 70-74 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation Asian Female, 70-74 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Asian Female, 70-74 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #201108200, June 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 32 Complainant Uncooperative
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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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Discipline

Case: 2023-27951
Closed: 9/18/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to take police action/render police services.
  2. Wrongfully searched an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline
Recommendation: No disciplinary action


Lawsuits

Evans, Carla vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022072/2012, Supreme Court - Queens, October 25, 2012, ended May 5, 2016
$500,000 Settlement