Complaint #9101116, May 1991

Incident: May 5, 1991
Received: May 6, 1991
Closed: May 6, 1991


Reason for contact: Patrol Encounter
Outcome: Arrest on Other Charge
Officer: Cruger, Robert
Allegation: Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Bavaro, Nicholas
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Cruger, Robert
Allegation: Force: Other - Force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Bavaro, Nicholas
Allegation: Discourtesy: Gay/Lesbian Slur
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Cruger, Robert Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club Unsubstantiated
Bavaro, Nicholas Force: Punch/Kick Unsubstantiated
Cruger, Robert Force: Other - Force Exonerated
Bavaro, Nicholas Discourtesy: Gay/Lesbian Slur Unsubstantiated

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.
'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.

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