Avidan E. Santiago

Badge #3685, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at Military and Extended Leave Desk
Also served at 115th Precinct
Service started July 2003, ended July 2021, Tax #933325

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Sexual Misconduct (Sexual Humiliation)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Discourtesy: Word

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2020-22175
Closed: 9/29/2020
Case: 2016-16727
Closed: 5/16/2017

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$30,000   Molina-Jovel, Maria vs City of Ny, 2021 QCSC QCSC 723402/2021
$7,946   Allstate Insurance Company as Subrogee of Ferreira, Doris, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2017 CCQ CCQ 015585/2017
$400,000   Jiminian, Elsa vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV04809
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Complaints

12 Complaints
28 Allegations
3 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
3 Complainant Unavailable
6 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Complaint Withdrawn
3 Exonerated
5 Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated
1 Unfounded
6 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202000546, January 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated
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Complaint #201902627, March 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201900512, December 2018
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201808410, August 2018
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: White Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Sexual Misconduct (Sexual Humiliation)
Complainant: White Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201708086, September 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201412579, December 2014
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201209097, July 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Asian Female, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Asian Female, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201109759, July 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Hispanic Female
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200912234, August 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200705171, April 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200614279, October 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200501974, December 2004
Allegation: Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202000546, January 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Hispanic Female, 45-49 Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Hispanic Female, 45-49 Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated
Discourtesy: Action Hispanic Female, 45-49 Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated
Discourtesy: Action Hispanic Female, 45-49 Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 45-49 Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated
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Complaint #201902627, March 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201900512, December 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 29 Complainant Unavailable
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 29 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201808410, August 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Female, 50 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) White Female, 50 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Sexual Misconduct (Sexual Humiliation) White Female, 50 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201708086, September 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Female, 24 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201412579, December 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Male Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Force: Pepper spray Male Exonerated
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201209097, July 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Asian Female, 34 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Asian Female, 34 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201109759, July 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Hispanic Female Unfounded
Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200912234, August 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Female, 25 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200705171, April 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 46 Unsubstantiated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Hispanic Male, 46 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200614279, October 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Female, 31 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 31 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Female, 31 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200501974, December 2004
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone Complainant Unavailable
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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: 2020-22175
Closed: 9/29/2020
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Inappropriately touched a complainant.
  2. Pleaded Guilty: Engaged in inappropriate conduct with a complainant.
  3. Pleaded Guilty: Made or caused to be made false or inaccurate entries in Department records.
  4. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to timely activate his body-worn camera.
  5. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to make proper notifications to his Patrol Supervisor.
  6. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to properly safeguard Department properly to wit: activity log.
  7. Pleaded Guilty: Made misleading statements during an official Department interview.
Penalty: Termination

Case: 2016-16727
Closed: 5/16/2017
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: While on-duty utilized a Department computer to access records which were not related to said officer's assignment.
  2. Guilty: While on-duty failed to make proper activity log entries.
  3. Guilty: Said Police Officer made inapprorpriate remarks to a person known to the Department which caused annoyance or alarm.
Penalty: Counseling, dismissal probation (12 months), vacation days (20 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $437,946 total settlements.

Molina-Jovel, Maria vs City of Ny
Case # 723402/2021, Supreme Court - Queens, October 19, 2021, ended September 29, 2025
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 6, 2019, plaintiff Molina-Jovel was inside her apartment in Jackson Heights, Queens, caring for her father. At 10:30 PM, defendants violently knocked on her door and truthfully identified themselves as NYPD officers. The plaintiff did not see any badges through the peephole and chose not to open the door for her and her fathers safety. She called 911 and the operator instructed her not to open the door and wait for more officers to arrive. The defendants broke down the door by breaking the doorknobs and entered the apartment illegally. The defendants jumped on her and pinned her down with force that caused her chest, shoulder, and legs to bruise. They also contorted her arms behind her back ruthless...

Baez, Susana A. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 717601/2021, Supreme Court - Queens, August 12, 2021
Complaint
Description: On January 20, 2020 and continuing through June 2020, Defendant NYPD Officer Avidan Santiago, sexually assaulted minor Plaintiff while acting within the scope of his employment. Santiago was arrested for these actions and charged with two counts of sexual misconduct on or about June 5, 2020. Plaintiff incurred serious psychological damage, as well as medical expenses and other financial damage, as a result of Santiago's actions.

Allstate Insurance Company as Subrogee of Ferreira, Doris, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 015585/2017, Civil Court - Queens, July 18, 2017, ended April 2, 2018
$7,946 Settlement

Jiminian, Elsa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04809, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 3, 2012, ended March 24, 2014
$400,000 Settlement

Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 7/8/2021