Complaint #8704975, December 1987

Incident: December 18, 1987


Reason for contact: Traffic Incidents/Accident/Prk Violation
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Vigada, David
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Sh Refuse Cmp
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Vigada, David
Allegation: Discourtesy: Rude Gesture
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer: Vigada, David
Allegation: Discourtesy: Gay/Lesbian Slur
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Vigada, David Abuse of Authority: Sh Refuse Cmp Exonerated
Vigada, David Discourtesy: Rude Gesture Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Vigada, David Discourtesy: Gay/Lesbian Slur 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.

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