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Yaw Asare

Badge #935Detective Specialist · Strategic Resp Grp 2 Bronx

New York City Police Department · since January 2012

Encounters
0
Complaints
4
Rating
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Reviews
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Complaint findings

From public oversight records
4Complaints
8Allegations

Complaints

4 on file

Complaint #201700509

January 2017

Complainant Uncooperative

Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest

Offensive Language: Race
White Male, 64 · Age 64
Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
White Male, 64 · Age 64
Complainant Uncooperative

Complaint #201700748

January 2017

Unsubstantiated

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Black Male, 22 · Age 22
Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Black Male, 22 · Age 22
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201806421

July 2018

Unsubstantiated

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Female, 30 · Age 30
Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Female, 30 · Age 30
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201807657

September 2018

Complainant Uncooperative

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number

Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Hispanic Female, 30 · Age 30
Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Hispanic Female, 30 · Age 30
Complainant Uncooperative

Assignments

Strategic Resp Grp 2 BronxCurrent
Detective Specialist
1/20/2025 – present
Strategic Response Group 2 BronxCurrent
Detective Specialist
January 2025 – present
Detective
5/31/2024
Police Officer
1/9/2012
46th Precinct
Detective Specialist
Dates not recorded

Activity

Department figures as of Mar 25, 2026
1Recognitions
84Arrests
21Felony arrests
62Misdemeanor arrests
1Violation arrests
0Infraction arrests
0Other arrests

Awards

Excellent Police Duty
Aug 17, 2019

Training

Latest 12 of 537
Three Foot Polycarbonate Shield With Door Bag
Mar 4, 2026
Professional Communication And Avoiding Discourtesy Video
Mar 4, 2026
Right To Know Act Video
Feb 26, 2026
Body Worn Camera Video
Feb 20, 2026
Srg - 2026 C01 - Ffo Refresher
Feb 16, 2026
Lgbtqia Plus Training And Awareness 2026
Jan 15, 2026
Suicide Awareness Video
Dec 29, 2025
Outer Vest Carrier Tactics
Nov 18, 2025
Policing First Amendment Activity
Nov 13, 2025
Fts - Taser 7 Annual Recertification
Nov 7, 2025
Vehicle Pursuits Video
Oct 31, 2025
Emergency Phrases In American Sign Language
Oct 30, 2025

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Details

RankDetective Specialist
CommandStrategic Resp Grp 2 Bronx
DepartmentNew York City Police Department
StateNY
JurisdictionManhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island
Tax ID951512
DemographicsBlack Male
Reported pay (Last reported annual compensation)$152,199