James M. Seder

James M. Seder

James M. Seder
Badge #3111, White Male, 38
Sergeant Detective Squad at Gun Violence Suppression Division Zone 01 since May 2026
Service started July 2008, made $198,000 last year, Tax #947479

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain (2)
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Question
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search (5)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2023-28642
Closed: 11/9/2023

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$1,500   Clarke, Ian vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 EDNY EDNY 22CV03769
$22,500   Jeremiah, Don-Tay vs City of New York, et al., 2018 KCSC KCSC 515898/2018
$7,500   Speller, Keith vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV02492
$35,000   Murrell, Sherwin A. vs City of New York, et al., 2016 KCSC KCSC 510757/2016
$17,500   Anderson, Elijah vs City of New York, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV00150
$10,002   Corbett, Keisha, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV03412
$5,000   Gyles, Doran vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV02289
$150,000   Pizarro, Michael vs City of New York, et al., 2014 KCSC KCSC 008797/2014
$40,000   Narvaez, Krystal vs Narvaez, Luis vs City of New York, et al., 2012 KCSC KCSC 010111/2012
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Complaints

19 Complaints
39 Allegations
10 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
8 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
5 Closed - Pending Litigation
2 Complainant Unavailable
5 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
7 Unsubstantiated
9 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202601484, January 2026
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202408934, August 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain
Complainant: Black Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 1 day) / Formalized Training
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Complaint #202408349, August 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202404239, April 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
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Complaint #202401639, February 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Age 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202308962, August 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202307694, July 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202304834, May 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202303510, April 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202203035, May 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #202202979, December 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202002210, March 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Black Female, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Female, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201900778, January 2019
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201609358, November 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201603830, April 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201603976, April 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201509053, October 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Asian Female, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Asian Female, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201303047, March 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201008466, June 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202601484, January 2026
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 15-17 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 15-17 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 15-17 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 18-20 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202408934, August 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Female, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain Black Female, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Female, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain Black Male, 35-39 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 1 day) / Formalized Training
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Complaint #202408349, August 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Hispanic Male, 25-29 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202404239, April 2024
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Discourtesy: Word Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
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Complaint #202401639, February 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Age 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202308962, August 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 45-49 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202307694, July 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202304834, May 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Male, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202303510, April 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202203035, May 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #202202979, December 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Male, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 21-24 Unfounded
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Complaint #202002210, March 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Black Female, 54 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Female, 54 Exonerated
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Complaint #201900778, January 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 37 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201609358, November 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 38 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black, 27 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201603830, April 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 38 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 39 Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201603976, April 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 17 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201509053, October 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Asian Female, 36 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Other Asian Female, 36 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201303047, March 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 32 Exonerated
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 32 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 32 Exonerated
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Complaint #201008466, June 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male 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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusions.


Discipline

Case: 2023-28642
Closed: 11/9/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully searched a vehicle.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A


Lawsuits

Named in 14 known lawsuits, $289,002 total settlements.

Quiles, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 509416/2026, Supreme Court - Kings, March 26, 2026

Gerald, Emanuel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 541858/2025, Supreme Court - Kings, December 30, 2025

Scarboro, Elijah, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 523918/2025, Supreme Court - Kings, August 14, 2025

Ramierez, Yanick vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV06603, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 21, 2024
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2023, plaintiff was operating a vehicle near 1415 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, New York, when defendant NYPD officers stopped him. Plaintiff crocked his window open to speak with them, and asked what the basis for the stop was. Defendant officers broke the window and proceeded to assault plaintiff, swinging at and hitting him repeatedly in the left side of his body. Plaintiff was ordered out of the vehicle, thrown to the ground, and was further assaulted while on the ground before being imprisoned in a police vehicle without his shoes. Defendants did not return plaintiff's shoes and we went without them 3 or 4 days while in custody. As a result of these events plaintiff suffered injuries including, witho...

Clarke, Ian vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV03769, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 28, 2022, ended October 23, 2023
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 19, 2021, the plaintiff was sleeping inside his apartment when suddenly 10 NYPD officers broke down his door and pointed guns and shields at him. Without questions, the plaintiff was immediately searched, handcuffed, and taken to the precinct. His apartment was also searched and ransacked without a warrant.

Poole, Darin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV00443, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 11, 2018

Jeremiah, Don-Tay vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515898/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, August 14, 2018, ended October 19, 2020
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 2, 2018 was present at an apartment in Brooklyn when he was falsely arrested by Defendant Officers, including Officers Seder, Goaddard, and Angel.

Speller, Keith vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV02492, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 10, 2018, ended January 16, 2019
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested by Defendant Officers, during which he was forced to stand without his cane and kicked in the ankles multiple times. Plaintiff was brought to the 73rd Precinct, where he was also forced to stand without use of his cane. Plaintiff was charged with possession of illegal substances. The DA declined to prosecute. Plaintiff sustained multiple injuries from being forced to stand for long periods of time without his cane.

Murrell, Sherwin A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510757/2016, Supreme Court - Kings, July 11, 2016, ended June 5, 2018
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 18, 2015, Sherwin Murrell was assaulted and battered while inside his motor vehicle by defendants, Police Officer James Seder (Shield #6788), Police Lieutenant Timothy Skretch, Police Officer Kyle P. Stanley (Shield #3809), and other unidentified police officers at the intersection of Louisiana Avenue and Wortman Avenue, County of Kings, New York, NY. Plaintiff alleges that the attack was made without probable cause and was not the result of an appropriate arrest. Additionally, Plaintiff claims to have been arrested and confined without probable cause or a search warrant. Plaintiff also alleges that the defending officers created and submitted an erroneous police report in an effort to cover up the...

Anderson, Elijah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00150, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 14, 2016, ended February 9, 2017
$17,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint, Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff while he was outside his residence, asked him is he knew someone that lived with Plaintiff. Officers made Plaintiff take them to his apartment, forcibly entered it, searched it, and arrested Plaintiff and the other individual. Plaintiff was taken to the 75th precinct and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, which was ACD'd. Officers then obtained a warrant and seized property inside Plaintiffs apartment.

Corbett, Keisha, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03412, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 18, 2015, ended June 29, 2016
$10,002 Settlement
Complaint, Original Complaint
Description: Both plaintiffs are approached by the Defendant Officer in street when Officer Muggeo assaults, handcuffs, and arrests both plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were taken down to the 75th precinct where the officers unlawfully search them. Both plaintiffs were charged with Obstruction of Governmental Administration and Resisting Arrest.

Gyles, Doran vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02289, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 30, 2014, ended October 1, 2014
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 9, 2011, Plaintiff was heading towards a supermarket to shop for food when he was stopped and searched by Officer James Seder outside the supermarket. Plaintiff was not engaged in any suspicious activity and the stop and frisk was improper and unreasonable. Plaintiff was not in possession of any contraband or items that could reasonably justify his arrest. Not withstanding the lack of probable cause to arrest Plaintiff, Officer Seder handcuffed Plaintiff and transported him to the precinct. The DA's Office subsequently declined to prosecute Plaintiff.

Pizarro, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 008797/2014, Supreme Court - Kings, February 18, 2014, ended April 3, 2017
$150,000 Settlement

Narvaez, Krystal vs Narvaez, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 010111/2012, Supreme Court - Kings, May 30, 2012, ended December 30, 2014
$40,000 Settlement

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