Alexander Lago

Badge #21997, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at Police Academy Payroll and Roll Call since July 2021, active
Also served at 28th Precinct, Transit Bureau
Service started July 2012, made $119,000 last year, Tax #952958

Lawsuit settlements:
$25,000   Romero, Jameson vs P.O. Lago, Alexander, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV05032
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Complaints

1 Complaint
1 Allegation
0 Substantiated
1 Exonerated

Complaint #201307070, August 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201307070, August 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 32 Exonerated
additional details

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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Romero, Jameson vs P.O. Lago, Alexander, et al.
Case # 14CV05032, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 9, 2014, ended December 30, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 19, 2013, Plaintiff swiped his metro card and entered a subway station. Plaintiff was confronted from behind by a police officer who demanded identification. When the officer stated that Plaintiff had entered the station without paying, Plaintiff offered to show his card. Without asking for consent, the officer began to search Plaintiff. Finding a legal razor, the officer arrested Plaintiff. After 24 hours in custody Plaintiff was released, but had to appear multiple times in court before all charges were dropped on June 12, 2014.

Other Documents

DA Disclosure Letter