Complaint #200200900, February 2002

Incident: February 10, 2002
Closed: October 22, 2002


Reason for contact: Execution of arrest/bench warrant
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 77th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Jason Garcia, Henry Miller, Jose Morel
Officer: Hetherington, James
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Hetherington, James
Complainant: Black Male, 19
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Hetherington, James
Complainant: Black Male, 19
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Hetherington, James Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Exonerated
Hetherington, James Black Male, 19 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Hetherington, James Black Male, 19 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unfounded
Unknown Officer Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn 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.