Joseph Galano

Joseph Galano

Joseph Galano
Badge #5400, White Male
Sergeant at Internal Affairs Bureau since April 2026
Also served at 61st Precinct, 71st Precinct
Service started January 2016, made $159,000 last year, Tax #960564

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment

Complaints

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

Complaint #202402615, January 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #202402020, January 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: White Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202402615, January 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Female, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
additional details
Complaint #202402020, January 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Male, 60-64 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording White Male, 60-64 Within NYPD Guidelines
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'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.