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Nelson Vargas

Badge #2043Detective 2nd Grade · Ceis Joint Organized Crime Task Force

New York City Police Department · since January 2005

Encounters
0
Complaint
1
Rating
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Reviews
0

Complaint findings

From public oversight records
1Complaint
1Allegation

Complaints

1 on file

Complaint #200603392

March 2006

Complainant Uncooperative

Force: Pepper spray

Force: Pepper spray
Male, 15 · Age 15
Complainant Uncooperative

Assignments

Ceis Joint Organized Crime Task ForceCurrent
Detective 2nd Grade
7/10/2025 – present
Organized Crime Investigation DivisionCurrent
Detective Grade 2
July 2025 – present
Detective
7/13/2021
Detective
6/10/2021
Police Officer
1/10/2005
Criminal Intelligence Section
Detective Grade 2
Dates not recorded
Transit Bureau District 12
Detective Grade 2
Dates not recorded

Activity

Department figures as of Mar 25, 2026
10Recognitions
336Arrests
17Felony arrests
241Misdemeanor arrests
69Violation arrests
0Infraction arrests
9Other arrests

Awards

Excellent Police Duty
Oct 29, 2022
Meritorious Police Duty
Jun 26, 2017
Meritorious Police Duty
Aug 11, 2016
Meritorious Police Duty
Jan 13, 2016
Excellent Police Duty
Apr 8, 2015
Meritorious Police Duty
Apr 1, 2014
Excellent Police Duty
Jun 29, 2012
Meritorious Police Duty
Sep 18, 2008
Excellent Police Duty
Sep 4, 2007
Meritorious Police Duty
Mar 13, 2006

Training

Latest 12 of 270
Suicide Awareness Video
Jan 5, 2026
Microsoft 365 Collaboration Essentials-Transitioning From Office 2016
Dec 4, 2025
Supervisor Responsibilities: Sqf Module 11
Nov 27, 2025
Extreme Risk Protection Order (Erpo)
Nov 27, 2025
Outer Vest Carrier Tactics
Nov 21, 2025
Vehicle Pursuits Video
Nov 14, 2025
Introduction To The New 311 Radio Code
Sep 15, 2025
Eau 2025 Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch
Aug 27, 2025
2025 Bwc Proficiency Training
Aug 27, 2025
Nypd Jouvert And West Indian Day-2025
Aug 26, 2025
Special Victims Unit - Best Practices Guide Training
Aug 11, 2025
Patrol Tactics
Aug 5, 2025

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Details

RankDetective 2nd Grade
CommandCeis Joint Organized Crime Task Force
DepartmentNew York City Police Department
StateNY
JurisdictionManhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island
Tax ID937674
DemographicsHispanic Male
Reported pay (Last reported annual compensation)$250,276