Complaint #200301957, March 2003

Incident: March 7, 2003
Received: March 17, 2003
Closed: February 3, 2004


Reason for contact: C/V at PCT to obtain information
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 120th Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Alfred Moberg, Christophe Porcu, John Romani, Kevin Schnur
Officer: Russotto, Edward
Complainant: Black Male, 39
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Russotto, Edward
Complainant: Black Male, 39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Giacona, Scott
Complainant: Black Male, 39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Russotto, Edward
Complainant: Black Male, 39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Russotto, Edward Black Male, 39 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Russotto, Edward Black Male, 39 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Unfounded
Giacona, Scott Black Male, 39 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Unfounded
Russotto, Edward Black Male, 39 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusion definitions.