A newly inducted New York Police Department (NYPD) officer has come under internal scrutiny after reports surfaced alleging she previously operated a sexually explicit OnlyFans account, triggering strong reactions within the force and raising questions about vetting standards and professional conduct.
The officer, identified as Dannah Battino, is a probationary cop assigned to the NYPD’s 110th Precinct in Elmhurst, Queens. She joined the department in April 2025 and is now facing the possibility of disciplinary action, including termination, according to media reports citing police sources.
Following internal discussions and the circulation of images, the account was taken down. Multiple NYPD sources were quoted expressing outrage, with some calling for her immediate dismissal, arguing that such conduct undermines professional standards within a paramilitary organisation.
“There’s no room for that kind of activity in this department,” one source was quoted as saying, emphasising the expectation of discipline and decorum among police officers.
A retired senior officer noted that failure to disclose supplemental income could itself constitute grounds for dismissal, regardless of whether the activity was legal. It is not known how much income, if any, Battino earned from the platform.
As a probationary officer, Battino does not enjoy the same employment protections as tenured members of the force and could be dismissed for conduct deemed unbecoming of an officer.
“If this content was publicly accessible, investigators should have found it,” a police source said, calling the situation a failure of the vetting system.
Battino previously worked as an emergency medical technician with the Fire Department of New York, adding another layer of scrutiny over her professional background.
“If she did nothing illegal and it doesn’t affect her ability to do her job, then it’s nobody’s business,” PBA President Patrick Hendry said, criticising the public exposure of her personal information.
An NYPD spokesperson confirmed that the matter is currently under internal review. Battino could not be reached for comment.
The officer, identified as Dannah Battino, is a probationary cop assigned to the NYPD’s 110th Precinct in Elmhurst, Queens. She joined the department in April 2025 and is now facing the possibility of disciplinary action, including termination, according to media reports citing police sources.
Dannah Battino’s online activity sparks backlash
According to reports, Dannah Battino, 28, had maintained an OnlyFans account featuring explicit content that was recently circulated among fellow officers. While sources indicated that the account was created before she joined the NYPD, it remains unclear when her most recent post was uploaded, as mentioned in a report by New York Post.Following internal discussions and the circulation of images, the account was taken down. Multiple NYPD sources were quoted expressing outrage, with some calling for her immediate dismissal, arguing that such conduct undermines professional standards within a paramilitary organisation.
“There’s no room for that kind of activity in this department,” one source was quoted as saying, emphasising the expectation of discipline and decorum among police officers.
Internal Affairs review and disclosure concerns
Law enforcement experts say the matter could be reviewed by the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau, particularly if questions arise around disclosure of income. Applicants to the NYPD are required to list all sources of earnings during the recruitment process.A retired senior officer noted that failure to disclose supplemental income could itself constitute grounds for dismissal, regardless of whether the activity was legal. It is not known how much income, if any, Battino earned from the platform.
As a probationary officer, Battino does not enjoy the same employment protections as tenured members of the force and could be dismissed for conduct deemed unbecoming of an officer.
Vetting process under scrutiny
The case has also sparked debate over the NYPD’s background-check procedures, which include reviews of social media activity. Critics questioned how the account allegedly went unnoticed during recruitment.“If this content was publicly accessible, investigators should have found it,” a police source said, calling the situation a failure of the vetting system.
Battino previously worked as an emergency medical technician with the Fire Department of New York, adding another layer of scrutiny over her professional background.
Union defends officer’s privacy
The Police Benevolent Association (PBA), the union representing NYPD officers, defended Battino, stating that she had not committed any crime.“If she did nothing illegal and it doesn’t affect her ability to do her job, then it’s nobody’s business,” PBA President Patrick Hendry said, criticising the public exposure of her personal information.
An NYPD spokesperson confirmed that the matter is currently under internal review. Battino could not be reached for comment.