Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
David F. Cordano
Deputy Inspector at 115th Precinct since December 2024
Service
started July 2005,
made $218,000 last year,
Tax #938262
White Male, 42
Lawsuit Settlements:
$30,000 Naeem, Asher, et Al vs City of Ny, et al., 2025 SDNY SDNY 25CV02874
$1,000 Hernandez, Chris vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV04130
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$30,000 Naeem, Asher, et Al vs City of Ny, et al., 2025 SDNY SDNY 25CV02874
$1,000 Hernandez, Chris vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV04130
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Complaints
1
Complaint
1
Allegation
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Complaint #201507230,
August 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201507230, August 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 30 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $31,000 total settlements.Hague, Shah S. vs Cordano, David
Case # 709013/2026, Supreme Court - Queens, March 30, 2026
Naeem, Asher, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV02874, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 17, 2025, ended February 9, 2026
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Hernandez, Chris vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04130, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 15, 2015, ended February 10, 2016
$1,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff entered building and unidentified defendant officers approached plaintiff. Defendant officers handcuffed, arrested and took the plaintiff to a precinct. Plaintiff was accused of possessing marijuana. The case was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Ukleba, Givi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 705675/2014, Supreme Court - Queens, August 13, 2014, ended January 27, 2017
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On August 14, 2013 Plaintiff was assaulted and battered without legal justification by Lt. David Cordano and POs Matthew Foley and Todd Keys. POs took Plaintiff to the 112th Precinct where POs searched and continued to assault him. Plaintiff was unlawfully detained until August 27, 2013. Plaintiff was maliciously prosecuted and all charges were ultimately dismissed on October 28, 2013. Plaintiff suffered physical injuries, emotional distress, anguish, anxiety, fear, humiliation, and reputational damages as a result of this incident.