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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.

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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.

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Alan Youngs, Esq. Federal Monitor

Special Matter Expertise:
Supervision and Management

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Rafael E. Ruiz, MS Federal Monitor

Special Matter Expertise:
Searches and Seizures

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Scott P. Cragg, MS Federal Monitor

Special Matter Expertise:
Information Systems and Technology

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Donald S. Gosselin, Esq. Federal Monitor

Special Matter Expertise:
Civilian Complaints, Internal Investigations and Discipline

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Rita J. Villarreal-Watkins, Ed.D., LPC-S Federal Monitor

Special Matter Expertise:
Equal Protection and Non-Discrimination, Training

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Merangelie Serrano Federal Monitor

Special Matter Expertise:
Community Engagement and Public Information

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Luis Hidalgo Associate Monitor

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Samantha Rhinerson Research Analyst

Special Matter Expertise:
Research Analyst

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David P. Levy, PhD Data Analyst

Special Matter Expertise:
Data Analytics, Statistics, and Reporting

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Roberto Abesada-Agüet, Esq. General Counsel

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Javier Gonzalez, BS Administrative Director

A professional with over 20 years of experience in the private and public sector.

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Hipólito Castro Subject Matter Expert in Supervision

Special Matter Expertise:
General Use of Force

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Claudia Cámara Administrative Assistant

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Manuel Arroyo Administrative Assistant

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Stephanie León Paralegal