Complaint #200002734, April 2000

Incident: April 20, 2000
Received: April 24, 2000
Closed: May 10, 2001


Reason for contact: Report of other crime
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 47th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: James Irwin, Anthony Trabucco
Officer: Decourcey, John
Complainant: Black Male, 16
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Decourcey, John
Complainant: Black Male, 16
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Decourcey, John Black Male, 16 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Exonerated
Decourcey, John Black Male, 16 Offensive Language: Race Substantiated (Charges)

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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

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