Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Discourtesy: Word (2)
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Discourtesy: Word (2)
James F. Sullivan
Badge #4449,
White Male
Sergeant at Patrol Borough Manhattan South since March 2025
Also served at
Midtown North Precinct,
Patrol Borough Manhattan South Community Response Team,
Patrol Borough Manhattan South Public Safety Teams,
45th Precinct,
10th Precinct
Service
started January 2017,
made $172,000 last year,
Tax #963295
Lawsuit Settlements:
$75,000 Demunn, Trenton vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 NYCSC NYCSC 159774/2022
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$75,000 Demunn, Trenton vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 NYCSC NYCSC 159774/2022
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Complaints
3
Complaints
10
Allegations
3
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Complaint Withdrawn
2
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
3
Victim Unidentified
Complaint #202505810,
May 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Victim Unidentified |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Victim Unidentified |
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Victim Unidentified |
Complaint #202002039,
February 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Dismissed |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Command Discipline A |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Command Discipline A |
| APU Plea Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 10 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Plea set aside, Comm. Disc. A, April 22, 2024 |
| Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 1 days / Command Discipline A |
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary |
| Complaint Closing Report | |
| NYPD Plea Agreement |
Complaint #201900529,
January 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Complaint #202505810, May 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male | Victim Unidentified |
| Force: Physical force | Male | Victim Unidentified |
| Force: Chokehold | Male | Victim Unidentified |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202002039, February 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Exonerated |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed | ||
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Unfounded |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A | ||
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A | ||
| APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Comm. Disc. A, April 22, 2024 | ||
| Penalty: Forfeit vacation 1 days / Command Discipline A | ||
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary | |
| Complaint Closing Report | ||
| NYPD Plea Agreement | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201900529, January 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Hispanic Female, 17 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2022-24944
Closed: 5/8/2024
Case Details:
- Interfere with a recording device.
- Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, vacation days (1 day)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $75,000 total settlements.Jones, Donavan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153612/2026, Supreme Court - New York, April 14, 2026
Roberts, Bobby vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153608/2026, Supreme Court - New York, April 14, 2026
Demunn, Trenton vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 159774/2022, Supreme Court - New York, November 15, 2022, ended June 29, 2023
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 7, 2022, Officer James Sullivan, Captain Bekim Kalicovic, and several John Doe officers approached Plaintiff and, for no reason, aggressively grabbed, assaulted, battered, and arrested him, causing Plaintiff to sustain emotional pain and severe permanent physical injuries to his neck, back, body, and limbs, causing Plaintiff to have to seek medical attention and preventing him from completing his usual occupation and duties. Plaintiff remained incarcerated for more than 24 hours following his arraignment and had to appear in court several times before all charges against him were terminated favorably.