Complaint #200900513, January 2009

Incident: January 8, 2009
Received: January 13, 2009
Closed: July 15, 2009


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 23rd Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)

Witness Officers: Paul Goetz, John Mills, Edward Shorte
Officer: Martinez, Michael
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Martinez, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Martinez, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 49
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Martinez, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 49
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Martinez, Michael Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Exonerated
Martinez, Michael Black Male, 49 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Martinez, Michael Black Male, 49 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Exonerated
Martinez, Michael Black Male, 49 Force: Pepper spray 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.

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