Vajira B. Rupasinghe

Badge #1581, Asian Male

Sergeant at 88th Precinct since May 2026

Also served at Bronx Court Section, Military and Extended Leave Desk, 32nd Precinct

Service started July 2015, made $133,000 last year, Tax #959171

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera

Complaints

2 Complaints

4 Allegations

1 Substantiated

1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)

2 Exonerated

1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202402153, March 2024

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant:	Age 21-24
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant:	Black, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion:	Within NYPD Guidelines
Penalty:	Formalized Training

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Complaint #201704923, June 2017

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant:	Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant:	Female
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

additional details

Complaint #202402153, March 2024
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera	Age 21-24	Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest	Black, 21-24	Within NYPD Guidelines
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #201704923, June 2017
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop	Male, 29	Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)	Female	Exonerated
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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.

'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.