Complaint #200502634, March 2005

Incident: March 7, 2005
Received: March 11, 2005
Closed: August 1, 2006


Reason for contact: Report-dispute
Location: Public space/building
In NYPD 45th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Robert Sormani, Javier Valentin
Officer: Rivera, Benigno
Complainant: Female, 15
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Rivera, Benigno
Complainant: Female, 17
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Rivera, Victor
Complainant: Female, 15
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Rivera, Benigno Female, 15 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Rivera, Benigno Female, 17 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Rivera, Victor Female, 15 Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory 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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.