Colin M. Higgins

Colin M. Higgins

Colin M. Higgins
Badge #1688, White Male
Former Detective Grade 2 at Detective Borough Bronx Homicide Squad
Service started January 2005, ended January 2025, Tax #936767

Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word

Lawsuit Settlements:
$52,500   Denis, Brian, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2012 BCSC BCSC 304523/2012
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Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202000962, June 2019
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201808168, September 2018
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Command Level Instructions
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Complaint #200610759, August 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Black Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202000962, June 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Action Hispanic Male, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201808168, September 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 40 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Command Level Instructions
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Complaint #200610759, August 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Exonerated
Force: Chokehold Black Male, 15 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Black Male, 15 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $52,500 total settlements.

Camacho, Jenal vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 026001/2018, Supreme Court - Bronx
Administrative Closing

Mcmillan, Nasir vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026124/2018, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 31, 2018
Complaint
Description: On February 17, 2017, Defendant Detective Colin Higgin and several unidentified police officers wrongfully grabbed, handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff Nasir McMillan, while he was in his apartment. The handcuffs were so tight, they caused Plaintiff's wrists to turn red. Defendants took Plaintiff into custody, strip and cavity searched and held him at Rikers Island for 80 days. On April 20, 2017, the charges against Plaintiff were dismissed.

Mcmillan, Nasir vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026263/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 31, 2018
Complaint
Description: Between May 31 and June 1, 2017, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 12:30 a.m., in the vicinity of St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, plaintiff Nasir McMillan was wrongfully touched, seized, and detained by the defendants. Prior to being approached by the defendants, the plaintiff in the vicinity of an alteration where he was shot four times. An ambulance arrived to treat the plaintiff's injuries. Then, the defendants, The City of New York, NYPD Officer Colin Higgins, and other unnamed NYPD Officers John Doe I - V, approached the plaintiff with loaded firearms, outstretched limbs, and other objects that placed the plaintiff in imminent fear of serious physical contact. The defendants proceeded to seize and ar...

Denis, Brian, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304523/2012, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 31, 2012, ended June 6, 2013
$52,500 Settlement