Hiram A. Riffas

Badge #2461, Hispanic Male
Sergeant at 69th Precinct since October 2021
Service started July 2005, made $176,000 last year, Tax #939307

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search

Complaints

4 Complaints
8 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
3 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202602512, March 2026
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202401788, January 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200802731, February 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 55
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200713066, September 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202602512, March 2026
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Male, 40-44 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202401788, January 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Male, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200802731, February 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female, 55 Exonerated
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Complaint #200713066, September 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 26 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 26 Exonerated
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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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Martin, Lameek vs Living Room Steak House, et al.
Case # 524311/2017, Supreme Court - Kings, December 22, 2017
Complaint
Description: On or about June 13, 2016, Plaintiff was assaulted and shot in the abdomen in the establishment The Living Room Steak House, Inc., a commercial establishment that has a history of violent criminal activity. Plaintiff was taken to the hospital where he underwent a 23-hour lifesaving surgery. On or about July 22, 2016, Plaintiff was arrested by Detective Hyram Riffas through excessive force, without probable cause. Plaintiff was charged with various offenses relating to possession of weapons in relation to the incident on June 13, 2016, despite the NYPD and Detective Riffas knowing Plaintiff had not committed the crime in question and was the victim of the shooting. While in custody at the precinct, Plaintiff was...

Perez, Eleazar Martinez vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 018500/2013, Supreme Court - Kings, October 24, 2013

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