Complaint #200101841, March 2001

Incident: March 15, 2001
Closed: June 22, 2001


Location: Subway station/train
In NYPD 72nd Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Gerald Scott
Officer: Gelfand, Sean
Allegation: Force: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Gelfand, Sean
Complainant: Black Male, 14
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Gelfand, Sean
Complainant: Black Male, 14
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Gelfand, Sean
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Gelfand, Sean Force: Other Unfounded
Gelfand, Sean Black Male, 14 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unfounded
Gelfand, Sean Black Male, 14 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Exonerated
Gelfand, Sean Discourtesy: Word 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.