Wilfredo Cruz

Badge #12984, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at Transit Bureau District 12
Service started October 2023, ended August 2026, Tax #977837

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Nonlethal restraining device

Complaints

5 Complaints
5 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Unfounded
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202503897, April 2025
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202502612, March 2025
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202501536, February 2025
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: MOS Resigned
APU Case Status: Closed: MOS Resigned, August 25, 2026
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Complaint #202500727, January 2025
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202411627, November 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202503897, April 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30-34 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202502612, March 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 40-44 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202501536, February 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nonlethal restraining device Black Male, 40-44 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: MOS Resigned
APU Case Status: Closed: MOS Resigned, August 25, 2026
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Complaint #202500727, January 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 30-34 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202411627, November 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male, 25-29 Unfounded
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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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