Complaint #200002703, April 2000

Incident: April 13, 2000
Received: April 21, 2000
Closed: June 27, 2001

Reason for contact: Report-possession/sale of narcotics
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 43rd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Joseph Agresta, Justin Devine, Victor Ferrante, Victor Hernandez, John Hydek, Robert Scopino

Officer:	Brennan, Michael
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation:	Force: Radio as club
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Officer:	Cossa, Richard
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation:	Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Officer:	Brennan, Michael
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Officer:	Madden, Edward
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation:	Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Officer:	Brennan, Michael
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Officer:	Cossa, Richard
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

Officer	Complainant	Allegation	CCRB Conclusion
Brennan, Michael	Hispanic Male, 43	Force: Radio as club	Unfounded
Cossa, Richard	Hispanic Male, 43	Force: Pepper spray	Exonerated
Brennan, Michael	Hispanic Male, 43	Force: Physical force	Exonerated
Madden, Edward	Hispanic Male, 43	Force: Pepper spray	Exonerated
Brennan, Michael	Hispanic Male, 43	Force: Physical force	Unfounded
Cossa, Richard	Hispanic Male, 43	Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop	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.

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