Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Zain Waqar
Badge #12816,
Asian Male
Police Officer at Police Service Area 5 since May 2024
Service started November 2023,
made $85,600 last year,
Tax #978331
Complaints
2
Complaints
6
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2
Complainant Uncooperative
2
Unable to Determine
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202512760, November 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Restricted Breathing |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #202506749, July 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| Complainant: | Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Complaint #202512760, November 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Chokehold | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Force: Restricted Breathing | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202506749, July 2025 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 40-44 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Male, 40-44 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Black Male, 40-44 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits.Munoz, Janchris S. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 163003/2025, Supreme Court - New York, October 21, 2025
Rodriguez, Chassidy vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 159145/2024, Supreme Court - New York, October 4, 2024
Complaint
Description: On June 9, 2024, near 175 E. 112th St, NY, NY, Plaintiff was standing outside acting lawfully when defendants told plaintiff to move from the sidewalk. With force, defendant threw plaintiff to the ground causing injuries. A water bottle fell out of her pocket and defendant claimed she was littering. Plaintiff was given a ticket and taken into custody and detained by defendants.