Complaint #200412699, December 2004

Incident: December 15, 2004
Received: December 21, 2004
Closed: October 24, 2005


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 33rd Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)

Witness Officers: Ricardo Canelo, Mark Dera, Jimmy Ramirez
Officer: Gallo, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Gallo, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Gallo, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Gallo, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Gallo, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Selner, Ian
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Gallo, Joseph Hispanic Male, 27 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Gallo, Joseph Hispanic Male, 27 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Exonerated
Gallo, Joseph Hispanic Male, 27 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unfounded
Gallo, Joseph Hispanic Male, 27 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Gallo, Joseph Hispanic Male, 27 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Exonerated
Selner, Ian Hispanic Male, 27 Discourtesy: Word 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.

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