Complaint #200303112, April 2003

Incident: April 30, 2003
Received: May 1, 2003
Closed: May 3, 2004


Reason for contact: Execution of arrest/bench warrant
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 73rd Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime
Officer: Woodard, Robert
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Rushing, Samuel
Complainant: Black Male, 45
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Rushing, Samuel
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Rushing, Samuel
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Woodard, Robert
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Rushing, Samuel
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Woodard, Robert Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Rushing, Samuel Black Male, 45 Offensive Language: Race Substantiated (Charges)
Rushing, Samuel Abuse of Authority: Other Substantiated (Charges)
Rushing, Samuel Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Woodard, Robert Force: Gun Pointed Exonerated
Rushing, Samuel Force: Gun Pointed Exonerated

Penalty

Rushing, Samuel
Charge Dismissed - DCT
No penalty


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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