Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Question
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Abuse of Authority: Question
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Brian D. Hirschman
Badge #22623,
White Male
Police Officer at 45th Precinct since August 2026
Also served at
Transportation Bureau Traffic Enforcement District
Service
started July 2002,
made $162,000 last year,
Tax #931734
Complaints
12
Complaints
15
Allegations
3
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1
Closed - Pending Litigation
2
Complainant Uncooperative
4
Exonerated
2
Unable to Determine
2
Unfounded
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202403454,
March 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
Complaint #202306498,
July 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Female, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | White Female, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #202306635,
June 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
Complaint #201908495,
September 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Command Discipline - A |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A (Vacation: 3 days) |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| NYPD Departure Letter |
Complaint #201906053,
July 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201901890,
December 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 45 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201506570,
August 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #201306243,
June 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Pepper spray |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201207495,
June 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #201109225,
July 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #200902916,
February 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200807669,
May 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Pepper spray |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 48 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202403454, March 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Female, 25-29 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202306498, July 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | White Female, 35-39 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | White Female, 35-39 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202306635, June 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Male, 30-34 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201908495, September 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 25-29 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Question | Black Male, 25-29 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A (Vacation: 3 days) | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| NYPD Departure Letter | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201906053, July 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Female, 37 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201901890, December 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | White Male, 45 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201506570, August 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn | Exonerated | |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male, 21 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201306243, June 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Pepper spray | Black Female, 26 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201207495, June 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 28 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201109225, July 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200902916, February 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 21 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200807669, May 2008 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Pepper spray | Black Female, 48 | Exonerated |
| 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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2021-23625
Closed: 4/28/2022
Case Details:
- Improper question.
- Improper stop.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, vacation days (3 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Case Details:
- Guilty: On multiple occasions, assisted and/or requested the assistance of other members of the service to prevent the processing and adjudication of numerous summonses issued to various individuals
Penalty: Dismissal from the New York City Police Department; however, judgment is suspended and respondent will be placed on dismissal probation for a period of one (1) year. Forfeiture of thirty (30) vacation days, ten (10) day suspension without pay. Fine of five hundred ($500) dollars.
Lawsuits
Stewart, Shawn vs Davis, Stephanie, et al.Case # 22CV03583, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 12, 2022, ended May 9, 2025
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On September 25, 2019, while Mr. Stewart was waiting for an elevator at his job, Officers Hirschman and Davis exited an elevator and began asking him where he was coming from and other questions. Mr. Stewart declined to answer the questions and was then handcuffed by both officers. The handcuffs were fastened tightly causing Mr. Stewart injuries. Around half an hour later Hirschman and Davis' supervising Sergeant arrived and ordered that he be released.