Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Joseph G. Seminara
Also served at
Joint Terrorism Task Force,
Police Commissioner Office,
Intelligence Operations and Analysis Section,
Intelligence Bureau,
46th Precinct,
Midtown South Precinct,
75th Precinct
Service
started July 2004, ended October 2025,
Tax #935723
White Male
Lawsuit Settlements:
$1,500,000 Rhooms, Shane vs City of New York, et al., 2011 EDNY EDNY 11CV05910
$10,000 Jurdine v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 07CV02915
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$1,500,000 Rhooms, Shane vs City of New York, et al., 2011 EDNY EDNY 11CV05910
$10,000 Jurdine v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 07CV02915
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Complaints
4
Complaints
10
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline)
7
Exonerated
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201000961,
January 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 15 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201001607,
January 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #200511003,
September 2005
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #200503373,
March 2005
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201000961, January 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 15 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201001607, January 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 19 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 19 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 19 | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 19 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 19 | Exonerated |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200511003, September 2005 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 33 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200503373, March 2005 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Hispanic Male, 35 | Exonerated |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 35 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Hispanic Male, 35 | 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $1,510,000 total settlements.Rhooms, Shane vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV05910, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 20, 2011, ended July 19, 2018
$1,500,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint
Rhooms v. Enright et al
Case # 13CV05006, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Amended Complaint
Jurdine v. City of New York et al
Case # 07CV02915, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers unlawfully searched Plaintiff at 1353 New York Avenue and tightly handcuffed and arrested him and took him to the 67th precinct. Plaintiff had to appear in Family Court and petition was filed against him