Nicholas Polanco

Badge #18542, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 114th Precinct since July 2026
Also served at Patrol Borough Manhattan South, Midtown North Precinct, Transit Bureau District 34
Service started July 2024, made $69,600 last year, Tax #980326

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

Complaints

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

Complaint #202502678, March 2025
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: Previously Adjudicated
Penalty: Closed Administratively (Command Discipline - A) / Vacation: 1 day / Instructions
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Complaint #202502678, March 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: Previously Adjudicated
Penalty: Closed Administratively (Command Discipline - A) / Vacation: 1 day / Instructions
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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.

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