Complaint #200005253, July 2000

Incident: July 27, 2000
Closed: February 23, 2001

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Public space/building
In NYPD 84th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Kevin Abernethy, Carmen Gaubert, Timothy Kissane, John Lyons, Betty Vargas

Officer:	Andino, Sam
Complainant:	Black Male, 55
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Officer:	Andino, Sam
Complainant:	Black Male, 55
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

Officer	Complainant	Allegation	CCRB Conclusion
Andino, Sam	Black Male, 55	Force: Physical force	Substantiated (Charges)
Andino, Sam	Black Male, 55	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.

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

Further details on conclusion definitions.