Sandy J. Vargas

Badge #8465, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at Medical Division since June 2024
Service started January 2013, made $128,000 last year, Tax #954393

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

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2024-30371
Closed: 5/15/2024
Case: 2022-25415
Closed: 8/8/2022

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Complaints

2 Complaints
3 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202304920, February 2023
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Age 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202208700, December 2022
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #202304920, February 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Age 40-44 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202208700, December 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Discipline

Case: 2024-30371
Closed: 5/15/2024
Case Details:
  1. Failed to timely activate body worn camera.
  2. Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A

Case: 2022-25415
Closed: 8/8/2022
Case Details:
  1. Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
Recommendation: Other