In a story that seems to blend the worlds of law enforcement and sensational online content, rookie NYPD officer Dannah Battino is currently under investigation. Allegations have surfaced that she operated an OnlyFans account featuring explicit images, raising eyebrows within the force. The NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau is leading the investigation, as reported by the NY Post.
Battino, who joined the NYPD in April 2025, previously worked as an FDNY emergency medical technician. Now, just a few months into her new role, she's at the center of a scandal that has sparked debate over what constitutes acceptable "off-duty" activities for officers. According to sources, she appeared in "dozens of raunchy snaps," including ones showing her "getting frisky with an unidentified lady friend."
"She should be immediately terminated from this job," a disgusted NYPD source told The Post. "There’s no place in this department for that. We are paramilitary and we have to have some kind of standard to be a police officer."
The rookie officer's OnlyFans account, reportedly set up before she joined the NYPD, has since been taken down. This action followed after fellow officers began sharing the images, according to police sources. It's unclear when she last posted content or if any department policies were breached.
Under NYPD regulations, all sources of income must be disclosed by applicants. Interestingly, the Police Benevolent Association is defending Battino, arguing she did nothing illegal and that her personal life should remain private. "If she did not do anything illegal or anything that impacts her ability to perform her duties, then it’s nobody’s business but her own," said Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry.
The case raises questions about privacy, policing standards, and the evolving nature of personal online ventures. As the NYPD continues its investigation, the dialogue about what officers can or cannot do in their personal time remains a hot topic.