James Haviland

Badge #29414, White Male
Former Police Officer at Medical Division
Also served at 63rd Precinct
Service started July 2004, ended June 2024, Tax #934997

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Discourtesy: Word
Offensive Language: Race

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2018-19832
Closed: 12/3/2018

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$7,500   Haughton, Dexter vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV04764
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Complaints

10 Complaints
16 Allegations
4 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Substantiated (Charges)
3 Complainant Uncooperative
3 Exonerated
2 Unfounded
4 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201809730, November 2018
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline
APU Case Status: Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline, January 13, 2021
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
CCRB Annual Report
Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201708493, October 2017
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Complainant: Black Female, 77
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201405853, June 2014
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201306407, July 2013
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201205713, May 2012
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200711625, May 2007
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200704257, February 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200710278, December 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 13
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200616144, November 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200512186, October 2005
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201809730, November 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 23 Substantiated (Charges)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 23 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline
APU Case Status: Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline, January 13, 2021
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
CCRB Annual Report
Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201708493, October 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 20 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital Black Female, 77 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Male, 20 Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201405853, June 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Chokehold Black Male, 20 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 20 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201306407, July 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Action Black Male, 22 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201205713, May 2012
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200711625, May 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Black Male Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Male Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200704257, February 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 33 Unfounded
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Complaint #200710278, December 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 13 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200616144, November 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 27 Exonerated
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 27 Unfounded
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Complaint #200512186, October 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 45 Unsubstantiated
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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: 2018-19832
Closed: 12/3/2018
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Wrongfully used offensive language towards an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: Vacation days (10 days)


Lawsuits

Haughton, Dexter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04764, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 15, 2014, ended November 20, 2014
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 7, 2013, Plaintiff had parked his car across his house. NYPD Police Officers James Haviland, Michael O'Donnell, and Michael Reinecke unlawfully stopped, harassed, and interrogated him. They made unprofessional remarks and were verbally abusive. When Plaintiff tried to record the event, the Police Officers grabbed the phone and threw it on the trunk. They also lightly shoved him, causing his documents to be scattered. Plaintiff filed a complaint with the Civilian Complaint Review Board, but was not advised to speak to a lawyer, thereby missing the 90 day deadline for state torts.

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter