Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Sean M. Tiernan
Lieutenant at 120th Precinct since February 2024
Also served at
121st Precinct
Service
started July 2012,
made $210,000 last year,
Tax #953482
White Male
Lawsuit Settlements:
$49,000 Garofano, Glenn vs City of Ny, et al., 2023 EDNY EDNY 23CV01676
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$49,000 Garofano, Glenn vs City of Ny, et al., 2023 EDNY EDNY 23CV01676
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Complaints
2
Complaints
3
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Victim Unidentified
Complaint #202509195,
August 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Victim Unidentified |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Victim Unidentified |
Complaint #202201639,
March 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 65-69 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202509195, August 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Victim Unidentified | |
| Force: Physical force | Victim Unidentified | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202201639, March 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | White Male, 65-69 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2023-28010
Closed: 9/13/2023
Case Details:
- Wrongful removal to a hospital.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Garofano, Glenn vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 23CV01676, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 9, 2023, ended September 18, 2023
$49,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 15, 2022, the Plaintiff, a 68 years old, partially disabled person, was taking a walk at 1.30 AM when he was mugged and called 911. Instead of treating the Plaintiff like a crime victim, the PO's called an ambulance and forced the Plaintiff to be taken to the emergency room for psychiatric evaluation and possible admission. On the same day, the Plaintiff was discharged by the hospital because there was no basis for the Plaintiff to be admitted or confined for psychiatric reasons. The same evening, the PO's searched the Plaintiff's home without a warrant and alarmed the second Plaintiff, who has multiple sclerosis as well as alarmed the Plaintiff's 95 year old mother.