Complaint #200002987, April 2000

Incident: April 5, 2000
Received: May 3, 2000
Closed: December 1, 2000


Reason for contact: Other
Location: Police building
In NYPD 71st Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Alice Chou, James Hall, Eric Ruiz
Officer: Lamassa, Joseph
Complainant: White Male, 30
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Lamassa, Joseph
Complainant: White Male, 30
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Lamassa, Joseph White Male, 30 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Exonerated
Lamassa, Joseph White Male, 30 Abuse of Authority: Other 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.