Complaint #200107308, October 2001

Incident: October 27, 2001
Received: November 5, 2001
Closed: September 9, 2002

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Police building
In NYPD 122nd Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Jeffrey Childs, Mary Dreyer, Michael Mcdonnell

Officer:	Santoro, Matthew
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 30
Allegation:	Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Officer:	Colesanti, Regina
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 30
Allegation:	Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Officer:	Santoro, Matthew
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 30
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

Officer	Complainant	Allegation	CCRB Conclusion
Santoro, Matthew	Hispanic Male, 30	Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)	Substantiated (Charges)
Colesanti, Regina	Hispanic Male, 30	Force: Pepper spray	Exonerated
Santoro, Matthew	Hispanic Male, 30	Force: Physical force	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.

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