Complaint #9401125, April 1994

Incident: April 3, 1994

Reason for contact: Patrol Encounter
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Officer:	Mertens, Paul
Allegation:	Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer:	Mertens, Paul
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer:	Mertens, Paul
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Command Discipline)

Officer	Allegation	CCRB Conclusion
Mertens, Paul	Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club	Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Mertens, Paul	Abuse of Authority: Threat of force	Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Mertens, Paul	Discourtesy: Curse	Substantiated (Command Discipline)

Conclusion Meanings:

'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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