Javier Romero

Badge #16084, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at Transit Bureau Anti-Terrorism Unit since January 2026
Service started January 2015, made $182,000 last year, Tax #958019

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

Lawsuit Settlements:
$40,000   Newland, Wayne vs City of New York, et al., 2017 NYCSC NYCSC 160587/2016
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Complaints

1 Complaint
1 Allegation
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Complaint #202302015, February 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202302015, February 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Newland, Wayne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160587/2016, Supreme Court - New York, February 14, 2017, ended October 5, 2017
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 20, 2015, defendant NYPD officers Javier Romero (Shield No. 16084) and Justin Segot (Shield No. 7684) approached plaintiff on a Manhattan street and unlawfully handcuffed and arrested plaintiff. Plaintiff was transported to a local precinct and then processed, and falsely/maliciously charged with various crimes. All charges were dropped on March 4, 2016.