Alex Cruz

Alex Cruz

Alex Cruz
Badge #2186, Hispanic Male, 44
Detective Specialist at Technical Assistance and Response Unit since June 2026
Also served at Crime Prevention Division, 71st Precinct, 102nd Precinct
Service started January 2006, made $180,000 last year, Tax #940038
alex.cruz@nypd.org
929-990-6122

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (2)
Abuse of Authority: Sex Miscon (Humiliation: fail to cover)
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched

Discipline Cases:

Closed: 9/6/2024
Case: 2 Allegations
Case: 2009-710
Closed: 2/22/2012
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Articles

Michael Mineo sodomy trial verdict: Jury finds all 3 cops not guilty on all counts, New York Daily News, 2/22/2010

Complaints

9 Complaints
23 Allegations
4 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Substantiated (Charges)
4 Alleged Victim Unavailable
1 Complainant Unavailable
5 Complainant Uncooperative
3 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
5 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202208240, February 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Sexual Miscon (Forcible Touching)
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Sex Miscon (Humiliation: fail to cover)
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 15 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Without discipline, August 12, 2024
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
NYPD Plea Agreement
additional details

Complaint #202001029, February 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #201910246, September 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Age 23
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Age 23
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Age 23
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Age 23
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
additional details

Complaint #201904182, May 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
additional details

Complaint #201801436, February 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #201707605, September 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: White Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: White Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #201601124, February 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: White Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #201600493, January 2016
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #200813283, September 2008
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #202208240, February 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Male, 30-34 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Sexual Miscon (Forcible Touching) Male, 30-34 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Sex Miscon (Humiliation: fail to cover) Male, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 15 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Without discipline, August 12, 2024
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
NYPD Plea Agreement
additional details
Complaint #202001029, February 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 42 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 42 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201910246, September 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Age 23 Alleged Victim Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Question Age 23 Alleged Victim Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Age 23 Alleged Victim Unavailable
Force: Physical force Age 23 Alleged Victim Unavailable
additional details
Complaint #201904182, May 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Male, 33 Complainant Unavailable
additional details
Complaint #201801436, February 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 46 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Hispanic Male, 46 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 46 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201707605, September 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop White Male, 38 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) White Male, 38 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201601124, February 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 21 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop White Male, 21 Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #201600493, January 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 16 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200813283, September 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 49 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 49 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Unsubstantiated
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Discipline

Closed: 9/6/2024
Case Details:
  1. Failure to cover an individual in custody exposed body parts.
  2. Wrongful strip search of a person known to the Department.
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications

Case: 2009-710
Document
Opened: 12/17/2008
Closed: 2/22/2012
Case Details:
  1. Dismissed: With intent to obtain a benefit or deprive another person of a benefit knowingly refrained from performing a duty imposed on said officer by law
  2. Guilty: Failed to notify Internal Affairs of an allegation of serious misconduct
  3. Guilty: Failed to obtain medical treatment for an individual known to the Department
  4. Guilty: After handcuffing an arrestee and placing said individual in a Department vehicle, failed to notify Patrol Supervisor before release of said individual with a disorderly conduct summons
Penalty: Forfeiture of thirty (30) pre-trial suspension days


Lawsuits

Mineo v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV02261, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Amended Complaint