James Oconnell

Badge #5570, White Male
Former Police Officer at 44th Precinct
Service started February 1994, ended February 2014, Tax #906960

Lawsuit settlements:
$6,000   Hills, Richard vs Target Corporation, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV02535
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Complaints

3 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Exonerated
2 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200002003, January 2000
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9904989, November 1999
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #9602560, June 1996
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200002003, January 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 45 Exonerated
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Complaint #9904989, November 1999
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 23 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Hispanic Male, 23 Unfounded
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Complaint #9602560, June 1996
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Punch/Kick Unsubstantiated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Lawsuits

Hills, Richard vs Target Corporation, et al.
Case # 13CV02535, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 7, 2013, ended April 23, 2014
$6,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 22, 2013, Plaintiff was falsely accused at Target of stealing an item that he had lawfully purchased at another store. PO “John” O’Connor, “Joe” Roth, and Jim “Delafio” unlawfully detained Plaintiff. The officers proceeded to unlawfully search Plaintiff, and then placed Plaintiff in a small room to attempt to force him to sign a confession for stealing the item. Plaintiff was detained for half an hour before being let go, but without his lawfully purchased property.

Other Documents

IAB Investigation Case: 2010-573