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David Vargas

Badge #5180Sergeant · Strategic Resp Grp 2 Bronx

New York City Police Department · since July 2008

Encounters
0
Complaints
5
Rating
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Reviews
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Complaint findings

From public oversight records
5Complaints
8Allegations
4Substantiated

Complaints

5 on file

Complaint #201204381

March 2012

Complainant Unavailable

Discourtesy: Word

Discourtesy: Word
Black Male, 32 · Age 32
Complainant Unavailable

Complaint #201610560

December 2016

Exonerated

Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched

Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Exonerated
Force: Physical force
Black Female, 25 · Age 25
Exonerated

Complaint #202000764

January 2020

Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation

Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation
Hispanic Female, 40-44 · Age 40-44
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)Command Discipline - A
Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation
Hispanic Female, 40-44 · Age 40-44
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)Command Discipline - A
Abuse of Authority: Failed to Obtain Language Interpretation
Hispanic Female, 40-44 · Age 40-44
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)Command Discipline - A

Complaint #202107119

November 2021

Unable to Determine

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

Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Black Male, 30-34 · Age 30-34
Unable to Determine

Complaint #202205455

August 2022

Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Discourtesy: Word

Discourtesy: Word
Black Male, 25-29 · Age 25-29
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)Formalized Training

Assignments

Strategic Resp Grp 2 BronxCurrent
Sergeant
4/13/2022 – present
Strategic Response Group 2 BronxCurrent
Sergeant
April 2022 – present
Sergeant
12/19/2019
Police Officer
7/8/2008
Housing Borough Manhattan Impact Response Team
Sergeant
Dates not recorded
Police Service Area 7
Sergeant
Dates not recorded
44th Precinct
Sergeant
Dates not recorded

Activity

Department figures as of Mar 25, 2026
2Recognitions
144Arrests
11Felony arrests
115Misdemeanor arrests
18Violation arrests
0Infraction arrests
0Other arrests

Awards

Excellent Police Duty
Jul 25, 2024
Excellent Police Duty
Dec 12, 2011

Training

Latest 12 of 488
Srg - 2026 C01 - Circ Refresher
Mar 19, 2026
Three Foot Polycarbonate Shield With Door Bag
Mar 5, 2026
Professional Communication And Avoiding Discourtesy Video
Mar 5, 2026
Right To Know Act Video
Feb 26, 2026
Body Worn Camera Video
Feb 21, 2026
Fts - Colt M4 Re-Qualification
Feb 6, 2026
Fts - Taser 7 Annual Recertification
Feb 5, 2026
Srg - 2026 C01 - Ffo Refresher
Feb 4, 2026
Policing First Amendment Activity
Jan 30, 2026
Lgbtqia Plus Training And Awareness 2026
Jan 20, 2026
Suicide Awareness Video
Dec 29, 2025
Equal Employment Opportunity In-Service Training
Nov 19, 2025

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Details

RankSergeant
CommandStrategic Resp Grp 2 Bronx
DepartmentNew York City Police Department
StateNY
JurisdictionManhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island
Tax ID947569
DemographicsHispanic Male
Reported pay (Last reported annual compensation)$172,059