Complaint #200002419, April 2000

Incident: April 5, 2000
Received: April 12, 2000
Closed: December 1, 2000


Reason for contact: Report-possession/sale of narcotics
In NYPD 60th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime
Officer: Brizuela, Jose
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 46
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Strafaci, Paul
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 46
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Brizuela, Jose Hispanic Male, 46 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Unfounded
Strafaci, Paul Hispanic Male, 46 Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Exonerated

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.