Riku Sawai

Badge #7086, Asian Male
Police Officer at Strategic Response Group 1 Manhattan since June 2024
Service started April 2018, made $160,000 last year, Tax #965859

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-26731
Closed: 9/12/2022

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Complaints

2 Complaints
8 Allegations
0 Substantiated
7 Exonerated
1 Unfounded

Complaint #202008377, December 2020
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202002601, April 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202008377, December 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 35-39 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 35-39 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 35-39 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 35-39 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 35-39 Exonerated
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Complaint #202002601, April 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Force: Physical force Female Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Female, 45-49 Unfounded
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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Discipline

Case: 2022-26731
Closed: 9/12/2022
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to make proper notifications (Patrol Supervisor)
  2. Pleaded Guilty: Involved in a physical altercation
Penalty: Vacation days (20 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Nti, Gilbert & Foster, Tavante vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 809403/2025E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 15, 2025

Behagen, Terrence vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 812865/2024E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 14, 2024
Complaint
Description: On May 25, 2023 Plaintiff was inside an apartment when he was handcuffed and falsely arrested by PO Daniel Acebo, PO Riku Sawai, and POs John and Jane Does. A malicious prosecution was commenced against Plaintiff and Plaintiff was compelled to defend against the false charges until they were terminated on August 28, 2023. Plaintiff suffered multiple injuries, including deprivation of liberty, emotional distress, humiliation, fear, and intimidation, as a result of this incident.

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