Officer Retired Before NYPD Disciplinary Trial
A civilian NYPD employee was demoted for failing to notify oversight officials of the officer's retirement.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Law Enforcement
Officer Salvatore Alongi retired with a disability pension in May 2026, avoiding a pending disciplinary trial regarding the March 2024 fatal shooting of Win Rozario. The NYPD had intended to pause the retirement until the trial occurred.
Why it matters
The failure to report the retirement to the Police Oversight Board prevented the disciplinary process from moving forward as planned. The NYPD subsequently demoted a civilian employee for the notification error.
The New York state attorney general's office declined to file criminal charges against the officers involved in the March 2024 incident in December 2025. An internal NYPD disciplinary trial was scheduled but bypassed by the May 2026 retirement.
The players
Salvatore Alongi
He was an NYPD officer who retired with a disability pension in May 2026.
Win Rozario
He was a 19-year-old who died following a fatal police shooting in March 2024.
New York City Police Department
This is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for the police shooting and the subsequent disciplinary trial process.
The details
Two officers responded to a mental health crisis call at the home of Win Rozario in Queens, which resulted in the 19-year-old being struck by five gunshots. The NYPD intended to conduct a disciplinary trial, but a civilian employee's error in failing to notify the Police Oversight Board allowed the officer to retire with a disability pension instead.
Timeline
March 27, 2024: Win Rozario died after being shot by NYPD officers.
December 2025: The New York state attorney general declined to file criminal charges.
May 2026: Officer Salvatore Alongi retired from the NYPD.
Legal Context
This incident follows a pattern set by the New York City Police Oversight Board mandates, which require timely reporting of disciplinary matters. The error in this case marks a failure to follow the operational requirements established by the board.
The incident has prompted administrative scrutiny within the NYPD following the failed notification of oversight officials. Residents of Queens may seek further clarification from city authorities regarding police accountability measures in mental health crises.
The takeaway
Transparency in administrative reporting remains critical to ensuring that internal disciplinary trials can effectively address misconduct. This case highlights how clerical errors can impact the outcomes of police accountability procedures.
Further reading
Learn more about local oversight processes on the Law Enforcement page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS News.
