Complaint #200400818, January 2004

Incident: January 24, 2004
Received: January 26, 2004
Closed: July 16, 2004


Reason for contact: C/V telephoned PCT
Location: Public space/building
In NYPD Midtown South Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest
Officer: Leighton, Finbarr
Complainant: Black Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Murray, Elizabeth
Complainant: Black Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Leighton, Finbarr
Complainant: Black Male, 26
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Murray, Elizabeth
Complainant: Black Male, 26
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Leighton, Finbarr
Complainant: Black Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Leighton, Finbarr Black Male, 26 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Murray, Elizabeth Black Male, 26 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Leighton, Finbarr Black Male, 26 Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Unknown Officer Black Male, 25-29 Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Officer(s) Unidentified
Murray, Elizabeth Black Male, 26 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Leighton, Finbarr Black Male, 26 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Officer(s) Unidentified

Penalty

Leighton, Finbarr
Command Discipline - A


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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusion definitions.