TCA Team
John J. Romero Chief Federal Police Monitor
Mr. John Romero is a retired Police Chief serving almost thirty (30) years with the NYPD, rising to the rank of Deputy Inspector. Upon his retirement from the NYPD, he was appointed Chief of Police for the City of Lawrence Massachusetts and served as the city’s chief for fifteen (15) years.
Denise Rodriguez Chief Deputy Federal Police Monitor
Denise Rodriguez is a leading expert on collaborative police reform, police accountability, and community-based policing. She worked closely with hundreds of police agencies on issues related to police technology, violence reduction, officer safety and wellness, critical incident reviews, and 21st Century Policing.
Alan Youngs, Esq. Federal Monitor
Special Matter Expertise:
Supervision and Management
Rafael E. Ruiz, MS Federal Monitor
Special Matter Expertise:
Searches and Seizures
Scott P. Cragg, MS Federal Monitor
Special Matter Expertise:
Information Systems and Technology
Donald S. Gosselin, Esq. Federal Monitor
Special Matter Expertise:
Civilian Complaints, Internal Investigations and Discipline
Rita J. Villarreal-Watkins, Ed.D., LPC-S Federal Monitor
Special Matter Expertise:
Equal Protection and Non-Discrimination, Training
Merangelie Serrano Federal Monitor
Special Matter Expertise:
Community Engagement and Public Information
Luis Hidalgo Associate Monitor
Samantha Rhinerson Research Analyst
Special Matter Expertise:
Research Analyst
David P. Levy, PhD Data Analyst
Special Matter Expertise:
Data Analytics, Statistics, and Reporting
Roberto Abesada-Agüet, Esq. General Counsel
Javier Gonzalez, BS Administrative Director
A professional with over 20 years of experience in the private and public sector.
Hipólito Castro Subject Matter Expert in Supervision
Special Matter Expertise:
General Use of Force
Claudia Cámara Administrative Assistant
Manuel Arroyo Administrative Assistant
Stephanie León Paralegal