Complaint #9601042, March 1996

Incident: March 1, 1996
Received: March 5, 1996
Closed: March 5, 1996


Reason for contact: Report of Crime Past/Present
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Lam, John
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Lam, John
Allegation: Discourtesy: Sexist Remark
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Lam, John Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Lam, John Discourtesy: Sexist Remark Unfounded

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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