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Ruben Cespedes

Badge #4174Sergeant · Patrol Boro Bklyn North

New York City Police Department · since July 2012

Encounters
0
Complaints
12
Rating
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Reviews
0

Complaint findings

From public oversight records
12Complaints
13Allegations
1Substantiated

Complaints

12 on file

Complaint #201305616

June 2013

Unsubstantiated

Abuse of Authority: Property damaged

Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Black Male, 41 · Age 41
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201308356

September 2013

Complaint Withdrawn

Offensive Language: Race

Offensive Language: Race
Complaint Withdrawn

Complaint #201412515

December 2014

Unsubstantiated

Abuse of Authority: Stop

Abuse of Authority: Stop
Black Male, 37 · Age 37
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201505364

June 2015

Alleged Victim Uncooperative

Force: Physical force

Force: Physical force
Male, 24 · Age 24
Alleged Victim Uncooperative

Complaint #201605837

June 2016

Complainant Uncooperative

Force: Physical force

Force: Physical force
Black Male, 18 · Age 18
Complainant Uncooperative

Complaint #201607880

September 2016

Complaint Withdrawn

Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)

Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Black Male, 25 · Age 25
Complaint Withdrawn

Complaint #201702028

March 2017

Complainant Uncooperative

Force: Vehicle

Force: Vehicle
Black Male, 16 · Age 16
Complainant Uncooperative

Complaint #201707324

March 2017

Exonerated

Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises

Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Exonerated

Complaint #202405962

June 2024

Within NYPD Guidelines

Abuse of Authority: Stop

Abuse of Authority: Stop
Black Male, 18-20 · Age 18-20
Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202406804

July 2024

Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest

Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Male, 30-34 · Age 30-34
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)APU - Decision Pending
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Black Female · Age 30-34
Unable to DetermineCommand Discipline - A

Complaint #202410876

August 2024

Within NYPD Guidelines

Force: Physical force

Force: Physical force
Black Male, 15-17 · Age 15-17
Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202506083

May 2025

Complainant Unavailable

Abuse of Authority: Stop

Abuse of Authority: Stop
Black Male, 15-17 · Age 15-17
Complainant Unavailable

Assignments

Patrol Boro Bklyn NorthCurrent
Sergeant
1/14/2026 – present
Patrol Borough Brooklyn NorthCurrent
Sergeant
January 2026 – present
Sergeant
4/26/2024
Detective
3/13/2024
Detective
8/30/2016
Police Officer
7/11/2012
Citywide Community Response Team
Sergeant
Dates not recorded
Drug Enforcement Task Force
Sergeant
Dates not recorded
Firearms Suppression Section
Sergeant
Dates not recorded
77th Precinct
Sergeant
Dates not recorded
75th Precinct
Sergeant
Dates not recorded
Patrol Service Bureau Community Response Team
Sergeant
Dates not recorded

Activity

Department figures as of Mar 25, 2026
54Recognitions
202Arrests
137Felony arrests
54Misdemeanor arrests
6Violation arrests
0Infraction arrests
5Other arrests

Awards

Latest 12 of 51
Meritorious Police Duty
Jun 10, 2024
Excellent Police Duty
Jun 4, 2024
Meritorious Police Duty
Oct 28, 2022
Commendation
Jun 18, 2022
Meritorious Police Duty
Aug 25, 2020
Excellent Police Duty
Aug 25, 2020
Meritorious Police Duty
Aug 23, 2020
Meritorious Police Duty
Aug 21, 2020
Excellent Police Duty
Jul 24, 2020
Meritorious Police Duty
Nov 7, 2019
Meritorious Police Duty
Mar 30, 2019
Excellent Police Duty
Sep 3, 2018

Training

Latest 12 of 339
Clt-Occupational-Workplace Safety And Health
Mar 5, 2026
Three Foot Polycarbonate Shield With Door Bag
Mar 4, 2026
Right To Know Act Video
Mar 4, 2026
Professional Communication And Avoiding Discourtesy Video
Mar 4, 2026
Body Worn Camera Video
Mar 4, 2026
Clt-Occupational-Workplace Safety And Health
Feb 10, 2026
Lgbtqia Plus Training And Awareness 2026
Jan 17, 2026
Suicide Awareness Video
Dec 26, 2025
Outer Vest Carrier Tactics
Nov 19, 2025
Advanced Rmp Operation
Nov 13, 2025
Vehicle Pursuits Video
Nov 12, 2025
Supervisor Responsibilities: Sqf Module 11
Nov 12, 2025

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Details

RankSergeant
CommandPatrol Boro Bklyn North
DepartmentNew York City Police Department
StateNY
JurisdictionManhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island
Tax ID952567
DemographicsHispanic Male
Reported pay (Last reported annual compensation)$232,456