Investigation of NYPD Officer's Engagement with OnlyFans
A controversy has erupted in the New York Police Department (NYPD) involving Officer Dannah Battino, who is currently under investigation due to her participation on the content subscription service, OnlyFans. Battino, who was a former FDNY emergency medical technician, joined the NYPD in April 2025 and is in a two-year probationary period typical for new officers.
Battino's OnlyFans History
Sources indicate that Battino had established her OnlyFans account prior to her appointment at the NYPD. The account allegedly showcased "dozens of raunchy snaps," some of which included interactions with an unidentified woman. The revelation of these images, which led to the deactivation of her account, has sparked internal discussions within NYPD circles about the suitability of such activities for a police officer.
Contention Within the NYPD
Internal reactions to Battino's OnlyFans activities are mixed, with some department sources questioning the appropriateness of her maintaining employment with the NYPD while engaging in such activities. A cited source expressed a stringent viewpoint, stating, "There's no place in this department for that. We are paramilitary, and we have to have some standard to be a police officer."
NYPD's Transparency and Ethics Standards
The NYPD mandates that all applicants disclose any additional sources of income during the hiring process to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest. This policy underpins the current scrutiny into whether Battino's activities on OnlyFans were disclosed upon her hiring.
Support from Police Union
In contrast to the internal criticism, Patrick Hendry, President of the Police Benevolent Association, has defended Battino. Hendry highlighted that as long as Battino's activities were legal and did not interfere with her official duties, they should be considered a personal matter. He also criticized the public sharing of details about her personal activities as "shameful."
Ongoing Investigation and Broader Implications
The investigation into Officer Battino's engagement with OnlyFans is ongoing. This case reflects a broader dialogue within law enforcement regarding the boundaries of officers’ participation in certain types of part-time work or online activities, raising questions about privacy, professionalism, and personal freedoms for police officers.
