Complaint #200818316, December 2008

Incident: December 21, 2008
Closed: August 18, 2009


Reason for contact: C/V requested investigation of crime
Location: Hospital
In NYPD 1st Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: John Bartley
Officer: Birong, John
Complainant: Male, 21
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Birong, John
Complainant: Black Male, 21
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Birong, John Male, 21 Force: Chokehold Unfounded
Birong, John Black Male, 21 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

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