Complaint #200000573, January 2000

Incident: January 21, 2000
Received: February 3, 2000
Closed: September 28, 2000


Reason for contact: Execution of arrest/bench warrant
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 81st Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Summons - harrassment (against a PO)

Witness Officers: Darin Beam, Emilio Laboy, Frank Mcmahon
Officer: Sierra, Ephraim
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Sierra, Ephraim
Complainant: Black Male, 39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Sierra, Ephraim Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Sierra, Ephraim Black Male, 39 Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Unfounded

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusion definitions.