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Benito Cruz

Badge #1486Police Officer · 043 Det Squad

New York City Police Department · since 7/9/2014

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Discipline

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Charge

Date unavailable
GuiltyDISMISSAL PROBATION (12 month(s) ), PRE-TRIAL SUSPENSION DAYS (30 day(s) ), VACATION DAYS (45 day(s) )

Wrongfully used physical force.

Wrongfully used physical force.
Guilty
ChargeDISMISSAL PROBATION (12 month(s) ), PRE-TRIAL SUSPENSION DAYS (30 day(s) ), VACATION DAYS (45 day(s) )
Wrongfully used offensive language towards an individual known to the Department (race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability).
Guilty
ChargeDISMISSAL PROBATION (12 month(s) ), PRE-TRIAL SUSPENSION DAYS (30 day(s) ), VACATION DAYS (45 day(s) )

Assignments

043 Det SquadCurrent
Police Officer
2/8/2026 – present
Police Officer
7/9/2014

Activity

Department figures as of Mar 25, 2026
76Recognitions
206Arrests
117Felony arrests
88Misdemeanor arrests
0Violation arrests
0Infraction arrests
1Other arrests

Awards

Latest 12 of 73
Excellent Police Duty
Dec 4, 2023
Meritorious Police Duty
Nov 29, 2023
Excellent Police Duty
Nov 19, 2023
Excellent Police Duty
Nov 1, 2023
Excellent Police Duty
Oct 10, 2023
Excellent Police Duty
Sep 26, 2023
Excellent Police Duty
Sep 5, 2023
Excellent Police Duty
Aug 19, 2023
Excellent Police Duty
Jul 5, 2023
Excellent Police Duty
May 28, 2023
Meritorious Police Duty
May 19, 2023
Excellent Police Duty
May 5, 2023

Training

Latest 12 of 310
Lgbtqia Plus Training And Awareness 2026
Mar 17, 2026
Suicide Awareness Video
Jan 6, 2026
Special Victims Unit - Best Practices Guide Training
Jul 16, 2025
Patrol Tactics
Jul 16, 2025
Eau 2025 Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch
Jun 28, 2025
2025 Bwc Proficiency Training
Jun 18, 2025
Sqf Review And Documentation: Sqf Module 10
May 28, 2025
2025 Equal Employment Opportunity Training - Sexual Harassment Awareness And Prevention
May 28, 2025
Fts - Cew Taser 7 Transition Course
Apr 23, 2025
Active Shooter - School Response Protocol
Apr 23, 2025
Vehicle Pursuits
Jan 30, 2025
Leaving The Scene Collisions Investigative Best Practices
Nov 16, 2024

News and documents

Trial Decision
Document · NYPD Online · Apr 7, 2022

No encounters, reviews or complaints on file yet.

Details

RankPolice Officer
Command043 Det Squad
DepartmentNew York City Police Department
StateNY
JurisdictionNew York City, NY
Tax ID956557
DemographicsHispanic