Complaint #8603554, August 1986

Incident: August 30, 1986


Reason for contact: Aided Cases
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Dito, Joseph
Allegation: Force: Dragged/Pulled
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Dito, Joseph
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Dito, Joseph Force: Dragged/Pulled Exonerated
Dito, Joseph Discourtesy: Nasty Words Substantiated (Command Discipline)

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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.