Complaint #201703897, March 2017

Incident: March 21, 2017
Received: May 16, 2017
Closed: July 26, 2018


Document: Complaint Closing Report

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Public space/building
In NYPD 120th Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Michael Bilbao, Lauren Ferrara, William Palmer
Officer: Viani, Stephen
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Viani, Stephen
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Officer: Viani, Stephen
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Viani, Stephen Hispanic Male, 34 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Viani, Stephen Hispanic Male, 34 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Viani, Stephen Hispanic Male, 34 Force: Physical force Exonerated

Penalty

Viani, Stephen
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty


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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.