Frank Laquidara

Former Lieutenant at 70th Precinct
Service started July 2006, ended July 2026, Tax #941474
White Male

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force (2)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2021-24359
Closed: 5/4/2023
Closed: 12/8/2021
Case: 2 Charges

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$7,000   Traore, Abdoulaye vs Police Officer Laquidara, Frank (shield # 12967), et al., 2012 SDNY SDNY 11CV03486
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Complaints

10 Complaints
24 Allegations
3 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Complainant Uncooperative
6 Exonerated
4 Unfounded
9 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201910019, November 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, August 9, 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
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Complaint #201905519, June 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 52
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201506786, August 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Asian Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201305244, June 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Retained, without discipline
APU Case Status: Closed: Retained, without discipline, November 10, 2014
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201007025, May 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200910458, June 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200903243, February 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200818069, December 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200815324, October 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200707430, May 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201910019, November 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 35-39 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Physical force Male, 35-39 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Restricted Breathing Male, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Male, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Male, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
Force: Chokehold Male, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, August 9, 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
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Complaint #201905519, June 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 52 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201506786, August 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Asian Male, 44 Exonerated
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Complaint #201305244, June 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Female, 36 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Retained, without discipline
APU Case Status: Closed: Retained, without discipline, November 10, 2014
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201007025, May 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 40 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 20 Exonerated
Force: Handcuffs too tight Hispanic Male, 20 Unfounded
Offensive Language: Race Hispanic Male, 48 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 40 Unfounded
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Complaint #200910458, June 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 29 Exonerated
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Complaint #200903243, February 2009
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #200818069, December 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 57 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 57 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 57 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 57 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200815324, October 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 49 Exonerated
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Complaint #200707430, May 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female Complainant Uncooperative
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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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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: 2021-24359
Closed: 5/4/2023
Case Details:
  1. Made false statements during a civilian complaint review board interview.
Penalty: Instructions
Recommendation: Instructions

Closed: 12/8/2021
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: Wrongfully used physical force.
  2. Pleaded Guilty: False statements.
Penalty: Vacation days (5 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $7,000 total settlements.

Johnson, Malik vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 543056/2025, Supreme Court - Kings, December 30, 2025

Reed, Calvin vs Detective Laquidara, et al.
Case # 12CV05053, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 15, 2012, ended February 1, 2013
Settlement

Traore, Abdoulaye vs Police Officer Laquidara, Frank (shield # 12967), et al.
Case # 11CV03486, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 14, 2012, ended July 22, 2013
$7,000 Settlement

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