Complaint #200711299, March 2007

Incident: March 27, 2007
Received: August 3, 2007
Closed: July 16, 2008


Reason for contact: Execution of arrest/bench warrant
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 75th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)

Witness Officers: Joseph Costa, Peter Hammer, Ronald Racioppi, Michael Ragona, Daniel Sprague
Officer: Garofalo, Frank
Complainant: Black Male, 52
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ryan, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 52
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Garofalo, Frank Black Male, 52 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Ryan, Thomas Black Male, 52 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 50-54 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Exonerated
Unknown Officer Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched 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.