Dania A. Castro

Dania A. Castro

Dania A. Castro
Former Captain at 32nd Precinct
Service started July 2004, ended June 2026, Tax #934601
Hispanic Female

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera

Lawsuit Settlements:
$155,006   Felix et al v. City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 13CV02941
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Complaints

5 Complaints
8 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
3 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202411505, November 2024
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202402110, February 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202308675, September 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #201902010, January 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Male, 58
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201101912, February 2011
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202411505, November 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 30-34 Unfounded
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Complaint #202402110, February 2024
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202308675, September 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male, 40-44 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Male, 40-44 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #201902010, January 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Male, 58 Exonerated
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Complaint #201101912, February 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Female, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
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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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Felix et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 13CV02941, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$155,006 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Judgment