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William Gallagher

Deputy Chief · Legal Bureau

New York City Police Department · since March 2000

Encounters
0
Complaints
4
Rating
—
Reviews
0

Complaint findings

From public oversight records
4Complaints
5Allegations

Complaints

4 on file

Complaint #200801087

July 2007

Unsubstantiated

Discourtesy: Word

Discourtesy: Word
Black Male, 45 · Age 45
Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word
Black Male, 45 · Age 45
Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200800982

January 2008

Exonerated

Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn

Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
Black Female, 47 · Age 47
Exonerated

Complaint #202004255

May 2020

Unfounded

Force: Pepper spray

Force: Pepper spray
Unfounded

Complaint #202003726

May 2020

Unsubstantiated

Force: Police shield

Force: Police shield
White Male, 21-24 · Age 21-24
Unsubstantiated

Assignments

Legal BureauCurrent
Deputy Chief
12/1/2023 – present
Legal BureauCurrent
Deputy Chief
December 2023 – present
Deputy Chief
2/27/2026
Inspector
2/23/2024
Deputy Inspector
12/21/2021
Captain
6/24/2016
Lieutenant
1/25/2013
Sergeant
11/30/2006
Police Officer
3/1/2000
19th Precinct
Deputy Chief
Dates not recorded
Police Service Area 6
Deputy Chief
Dates not recorded
Central Park Precinct
Deputy Chief
Dates not recorded

Activity

Department figures as of Mar 25, 2026
5Recognitions
11Arrests
3Felony arrests
7Misdemeanor arrests
1Violation arrests
0Infraction arrests
0Other arrests

Awards

Meritorious Police Duty
Jan 29, 2009
Excellent Police Duty
Jul 29, 2008
Excellent Police Duty
Jun 18, 2008
Excellent Police Duty
May 7, 2008
Excellent Police Duty
Apr 26, 2008

Training

Latest 12 of 179
Three Foot Polycarbonate Shield With Door Bag
Mar 9, 2026
2025 Equal Employment Opportunity Training - Sexual Harassment Awareness And Prevention
Oct 2, 2025
First Amendment Activities Executive Training
Sep 16, 2025
Vehicle Pursuits
Jan 28, 2025
Notification Of Allegations And Employee Rights
Jan 9, 2025
Multi-Factor Authentication Mfa Training
Jan 9, 2025
Kevin And Avonte Safe Home Program
Jan 9, 2025
Information Security Awareness Training 2024
Jan 9, 2025
Cell Block Fireshield Ev Blankets
Jan 9, 2025
Behavioral Health Emergency Assistance Response Division B-Heard
Jan 9, 2025
Active Shooter - School Response Protocol
Jan 9, 2025
Lgbtqia Plus - Diversity And Inclusion
Mar 4, 2024

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Details

RankDeputy Chief
CommandLegal Bureau
DepartmentNew York City Police Department
StateNY
JurisdictionManhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island
Tax ID925327
DemographicsWhite Male
Reported pay (Last reported annual compensation)$237,691