Complaint #200001287, December 1999

Incident: December 26, 1999
Received: March 6, 2000
Closed: October 23, 2000

In NYPD 30th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Susan Giuffre, Andrew Thorne
Officer: Baratta, James
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Baratta, James Black Male, 28 Force: Radio as club Substantiated (Charges)
Unknown Officer Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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