Complaint #200203481, October 2001

Incident: October 19, 2001
Received: May 24, 2002
Closed: January 28, 2003


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Public space/building
In NYPD 78th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Steven Beskin, Salim Karnaby, David Moskowitz, Edward Murphy, James Ruch
Officer: Ward, Garrett
Complainant: Black Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Gun as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Ward, Garrett
Complainant: Black Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Gun fired
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Ward, Garrett Black Male, 24 Force: Gun as club Unfounded
Ward, Garrett Black Male, 24 Force: Gun fired Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force 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.