A high-ranking New York City police detective has been fired after investigators uncovered improper relationships with suspects, witnesses, and even women he arrested. Detective Brooks Ingram pleaded guilty to a slew of charges related to his personal conduct, including lying about the relationships during an internal affairs interview.
According to records, Ingram had intimate relationships with at least five women, including three he arrested, as well as two other witnesses in cases he investigated. These relationships raised serious concerns over his judgment and ability to maintain professional boundaries.
Ingram's behavior was deemed unacceptable by department officials, who noted that he viewed his work as an opportunity to meet potential dates. His conduct and attempts to manipulate the truth demonstrated a "stunning lack of judgment," according to Assistant Deputy Commissioner Anne E. Stone, who recommended Ingram's termination.
The investigation into Ingram's conduct began in January 2023, after a woman being debriefed after her arrest pointed him out as someone he was dating. Investigators found that Ingram had been involved with the woman for several years, even before he arrested her on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.
Ingram also engaged in similar relationships with other women, including those he arrested and witnesses in cases he investigated. He allegedly used his police database access to gather information about one of these women, whom he dated extensively after her arrest.
During an internal affairs interview, Ingram initially denied having a personal relationship with the first woman, but eventually admitted to it when pressed by investigators. However, his attorney claims that Ingram did not make false statements and was simply trying to correct the record.
The NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau found Ingram guilty of multiple charges related to his conduct, including making false statements and criminal association. His dismissal took effect on November 21, and he is now facing a demotion.
While the detective's union has refused to comment, officials have praised the thoroughness of the investigation and the department's commitment to upholding high standards of professionalism and integrity. Ingram's case serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries in law enforcement, particularly when it comes to interacting with individuals who are vulnerable or under arrest.
According to records, Ingram had intimate relationships with at least five women, including three he arrested, as well as two other witnesses in cases he investigated. These relationships raised serious concerns over his judgment and ability to maintain professional boundaries.
Ingram's behavior was deemed unacceptable by department officials, who noted that he viewed his work as an opportunity to meet potential dates. His conduct and attempts to manipulate the truth demonstrated a "stunning lack of judgment," according to Assistant Deputy Commissioner Anne E. Stone, who recommended Ingram's termination.
The investigation into Ingram's conduct began in January 2023, after a woman being debriefed after her arrest pointed him out as someone he was dating. Investigators found that Ingram had been involved with the woman for several years, even before he arrested her on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.
Ingram also engaged in similar relationships with other women, including those he arrested and witnesses in cases he investigated. He allegedly used his police database access to gather information about one of these women, whom he dated extensively after her arrest.
During an internal affairs interview, Ingram initially denied having a personal relationship with the first woman, but eventually admitted to it when pressed by investigators. However, his attorney claims that Ingram did not make false statements and was simply trying to correct the record.
The NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau found Ingram guilty of multiple charges related to his conduct, including making false statements and criminal association. His dismissal took effect on November 21, and he is now facing a demotion.
While the detective's union has refused to comment, officials have praised the thoroughness of the investigation and the department's commitment to upholding high standards of professionalism and integrity. Ingram's case serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries in law enforcement, particularly when it comes to interacting with individuals who are vulnerable or under arrest.
can you even believe this? some ppl think they're above the law and can just abuse their power to get what they want. detective ingram's case is a huge fail on so many levels. first of all, he was dating women he arrested and witnesses in cases he investigated? that's some serious conflict of interest right there. and then he had the nerve to lie about it when questioned by investigators? like, what's next? he'll just make up his own facts too? 
the fact that he thought he could use his police database access to dig up info on one of these women is just gross.
! Like, how r u gonna solve crimes wen u got personal stuf goin on? I mean, i no we all got flaws but this dude took it 2 a whole nutha level 
. Its good 2 hear he's gettin demoted tho, maybe hes learnin his lesson 
. I mean, I get that everyone needs some social life, but this dude took it to a whole new level 
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. It's like, how can we even trust our law enforcement when there are people like this in their midst? 
! Can you believe some people think they can just use their power to scam around and get ahead? I mean, come on, Detective Ingram was like a serial dater and used his badge to meet women... it's disgusting 
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sounds like Ingram was so out of touch with reality he thought he could just use his badge to get what he wanted 
. how can u be a cop and think its okay 2 be all up in someones biz? newsflash, detective: having a relationship w/ someone ur under investigation 4 is NOT cool 
. hope this serves as a reminder for other cops 2 keep it professional 
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. And yeah, demotion might not be enough punishment – maybe he should've lost his badge altogether 
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. His actions put them through even more trauma and stress, which is just not right 
. And the worst part is that he lied about it too... I mean, can't we trust our law enforcement officers to do their jobs honestly and professionally? It's a shame he got caught up in such ridiculous behavior 
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The guy's got some serious issues with boundaries. And yeah, his lawyer says he wasn't making false statements, but the department knows better. It's all about maintaining that professional distance, you know? 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole situation... like how could someone get that close to their suspects and witnesses? 
It shows that they're willing to hold their own accountable for any mistakes they make. And I have to say, it's a bit scary when you think about all the cases he was investigating and how his personal relationships could've impacted them... like, what if he'd arrested someone because of some fling? 
Anyway, glad the department is taking action and holding people accountable for their actions - we need more of that accountability, IMHO 
instead he got away w/ multiple yrs of cheatin' & manipulatin' the system 
at least now people are talkin' about how to keep these ppl in check 
. Anyway, gotta say, I'm glad the NYPD is taking steps to root out anyone who thinks they can play by different rules 
. It's a good reminder that we need people like Commissioner Ed Rollins from "Law & Order" Prime Target unit – you know, the ones who actually cared about doing justice and keeping it real 
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